Q5

• Question 5 in AQA English Language Paper 1 is a chance to be creative
• There are two questions to choose from, one based on a picture and one not based on a picture
• You should spend around 45 minutes on this question
• Questions could be narrative writing or descriptive
• You won't always have a choice between the two types of writing
• There are 40 marks available for this question
• Up to 24 marks are available for content and organization
• Up to 16 marks are available for technical accuracy
• Key points to remember for this question:
• Use techniques from Section A of the exam
• Analyze high-quality fiction writing in Section A
• Use similar techniques in your own writing in Section B
• 16 marks are available for technical accuracy
• Check for spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes
• Be ambitious in your use of technical skills
• Vary sentence length and paragraph lengths
• Use a range of sentence openings and punctuation
• Craft your answer consciously and refer back to your plan
• Plan out different types of punctuation and structural features
• Think about the skills you want to demonstrate as you write
• Sample paragraph:
• "Ancient and wise, the bull swishes his tail in the ice-cold refreshing water, creating zen-like ripples upon its calm surface. The tail's pendulum-like motion, as steady and synchronized as the most sophisticated of watch mechanisms, mesmerizes the other creatures who, seeking a moment's respite from the harsh, unforgiving sun, have made the long, slow pilgrimage to the watering hole. This is heaven."