Unit Award Scheme

116735 EXPLORING WRITERS' USE OF LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1the meaning of at least five different language techniques, eg adjectives, adverbs, alliteration, colloquialism, metaphors, personification or similes, eg by correctly matching words to definitionsStudent completed work

demonstrated the ability to

2take part in reading a non-fiction text of around 500 words Summary sheet
3identify, through highlighting, at least two language techniques used by the writer of the non-fiction text Student completed work
4work as part of a group to explain the effect the writer wanted each language technique to have on the readerSummary sheet
5use the Point, Evidence, Explain, Link (PEEL) technique with support to identify two literary techniques used in the text and explain their effect.Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 23 December 2021Level - Level One