The NEA involves two tasks:

• Task 1: Analytical and Comparative Writing – Students analyze and compare texts, showcasing their understanding of language and literature.

• Task 2: Original Writing – Students create an original piece of non-fiction writing, demonstrating their ability to apply linguistic and literary concepts.

Both tasks require students to apply skills developed throughout the course, with the assessment focusing on their ability to analyze, compare, and create texts.

Task 1: Analytical and Comparative Writing

AO weightings for Task 1: Analytical and comparative writing.

AO1 – 3%, AO2 – 2%, AO3 – 2.5%, AO4 – 4.5%, Total – 12%

In Task 1 the dominant assessment objective is AO4: Explore connections across texts, informed by linguistic and literary concepts and methods. Answers will also be assessed for AO1, AO3 and AO2.

Answers should explore connections between the two chosen texts, including similarities and differences (AO4). They should develop a coherent argument, using relevant concepts and methods from linguistic and literary study and associated terminology (AO1). Responses should consider the significance of the contexts in which texts are produced and received (AO3) and analyse how meanings are shaped in the chosen texts (AO2).

Task 2: Original writing non-fiction.

AO2 – 2%, AO5 – 6%, Total – 8%

The dominant assessment objective is AO5: Demonstrate expertise and creativity in the use of English to communicate in different ways. Answers should also demonstrate an understanding of how meanings are shaped in their original writing (AO2).