English Language · Edexcel 1EN0 · Paper 2
Non-fiction and Transactional Writing
Two non-fiction texts, including a comparison, then two transactional writing tasks.
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Section A: Reading
56 marksTwo thematically linked non-fiction texts, one 20th century and one 21st century.
- 1Short retrieval questions on each text (AO1) Awaiting Edexcel content
- 2Language and structure analysis (AO2) Awaiting Edexcel content
- 3Evaluation of one text (AO4) Awaiting Edexcel content
- 4Synthesis and comparison of both texts (AO1, AO3) Awaiting Edexcel content
Section B: Transactional Writing
40 marksOne transactional writing task from a choice of two.
- 1One task (40 marks) — 24 for communication and organisation (AO5), 16 for accuracy (AO6) Awaiting Edexcel content
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