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Edexcel International GCSE 4EA0/02

English Language A

Paper 2

The purpose of this pack is to provide centres with a set of exemplars with commentaries.

Included in this pack:

• Questions from January 2014 paper

• Range of responses with marks

Examiner commentary

Contents

Pages

Question 1 1-9

Question 2(a) 10-13

Question 2(b) 14-22

Question 2(c) 23-27

Question 1 (Total = 15 marks)

1

Candidate A

2

Candidate A cont.

This candidate shows some engagement with the text and the last paragraph in particular exhibits some understanding, when the candidate expresses his or her own opinions and notices the dual nature of the event, in that there is disappointment and something missing, but also that it is a momentous event. However, many of the comments are not fully developed. There are quotations from the text, but there is not much by way of commentary on the writer's techniques. This response has therefore been placed at the lower end of Level 2.

Mark: 4

3

Candidate B

4

Candidate B cont.

5

Candidate B cont.

Commentary

There is clear understanding of the poem and on the whole there is also sound engagement with the text. However, the language points are rather general at times; for example, the candidate notes that figurative language is used and quotes “chiffon curtains" from the poem, but the comment “This allows the reader to imagine the kind of picture, he is trying to show" does not really add much. Further examples of this general approach to the writer"s use of language are: “The level of language is very simple and easy to understand by anyone whi ch makes the poem more interesting and can be read by anyone. The use of short sentences keeps the reader interested in poem and allows to keep reading." The candidate was rewarded for the personal and sound engagement with the text, but did not progress further because of the more limited comments on language. The response has been given a mark in the middle of Level 3.

Mark: 8

6

Candidate C

7

Candidate C cont.

8

Candidate C cont.

Commentary

This is quite a sophisticated and individual response, which shows insight and a strong degree of personal engagement.

Comments such as "as if

nature itself is in awe and in wait for the magical moment" indicate the level of understanding. Attention is given to the writer's techniques, such as the structure of the poem: "The building up to the great moment is carefully constructed by the use of very descriptive language, setting the scene for the "flash" of the moment." The candidate discusses examples of language use appropriately and makes effective use of textual support. This response has been placed in the middle of Level 5.

Mark: 14

9

Question 2 (Total = 15 marks)

10

Question 2(a)

Candidate A

11

Candidate A cont.

12

Candidate A cont.

Commentary

Effective communication is demonstrated in this response, as is secure organisation. There are examples of good vocabulary and construction. For example, "Of course, the internet can be used as an incredibly powerful tool for research and learning and in my opinion time spent using it for this purpose is never wasted." There could be more of a sense of audience, although this is developed towards the end. This response has been deemed worthy of a mark at the top of Level 4.

Mark: 12

13

Question 2(b)

Candidate A

14

Candidate A cont.

Commentary

Grammatical weaknesses are evident in this response. For instance, near the beginning the candidate writes: "Theres many reason". Examples of such errors may be found fairly frequently elsewhere in the response.

However, the

candidate does attempt to respond appropriately to the task. This response has attained a mark in the middle of Level 2.

Mark: 5

15

Candidate B

16

Candidate B cont.

17

Candidate B cont.

Commentary

There is

a clear development and structure to this response. Overall, it is quite purposeful and the candidate makes clear points in quite a persuasive way. Its overall organization is sound. There are some slips in spelling and sentence structure, such as "I feell", "Secondally" and "Another reason that I suggested that could be improved" . The response has been awarded a mark at the top end of Level 3.

Mark: 9

18

Candidate C

19

Candidate C cont.

20

Candidate C cont.

21

Candidate C cont.

Commentary

This is a slightly u

nusual response, in that it takes on the persona of a member of staff, but it f ulfils the task, to a high standard. It is a mature, sophisticated piece of writing. There are some examples of very good vocabulary and carefully constructed sentences such as that beginning "I am concerned that our students are not only disconnected and disengaged from learning but we as teachers..."

This response should be placed at the top

of Level 5 and at the top of the mark range.

Mark: 15

22

Question 2(c)

Candidate A

23

Candidate A cont.

24

Candidate A cont.

25

Candidate A cont.

26

Candidate A cont.

Commentary:

While the overall structure of this response is sound and it contains some good vocabulary and images, such as "pounce" and "the wind chanting death threats", there are some slips, such as the omission of apostrophes and commas. The response merits a mark in the middle of Level 3.

Mark: 8

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