English Language 8700/1 June 2021

The exam paper “AQA GCSE English Language, November 2021, Paper 1“ emphasizes creative reading and writing. Section A evaluates reading comprehension and analytical skills, exploring character impressions, descriptive language, and narrative structure. It focuses on Ugwu′s perspective on the city and shifts in his emotions. Section B assesses imaginative writing, encouraging descriptive or narrative responses centered on a sunset scene or new beginnings. The paper emphasizes creativity, language effectiveness, and structural coherence in writing, alongside detailed textual analysis. Tasks balance interpretive and expressive skills, promoting proficiency in analysis, narrative engagement, and written articulation.