English

GCSE English Language – Unit Three
Spoken Language Study – 10%
AO2
i. Understand variations in spoken language, explaining why language changes in relation to contexts. ii. Evaluate the impact of spoken language choices in their own and others’ use.

Example One
Example Two
Task

Band / Grade
Mark
Description
5
24
23
22
21
Perceptive understanding of the way spoken language works.
Perceptive understanding of the ways spoken language changes according to context and why these changes occur.
Response is supported by relevant exemplification and a sustained focus.
Sustained focus, which shows a perceptive understanding of the language choices speakers make, the influence these may have on other speakers and listeners and why this occurs.
4
20
19
18
17
16
Thorough understanding of the ways in which spoken language works.
Assured understanding of the ways spoken language changes according to context and why these changes occur.
Response is supported by thorough exemplification.
Thorough understanding of the language choices speakers may make, the influence these may have on other speakers and listeners and why this occurs.
3
15
14
13
12
11
Clear understanding of the ways spoken language works.
Clear understanding of the ways in which spoken language changes according to context and why these changes occur.
Response is supported by sound exemplification.
Clear understanding of the ways in which language use may influence other speakers and listeners and why this occurs.
2
10
9
8
7
6
Some awareness/understanding of the ways spoken language works.
Some awareness/understanding of the ways spoken language changes according to the relevant contexts.
Response is supported by some general exemplification.
Some awareness of the ways in which language use may influence other speakers and listeners.
1
5
4
3
2
1
Limited awareness of the ways spoken language works.
Limited awareness of the ways spoken language changes