What “unseen” means
What “unseen” means
In the examination, all texts are unseen. This means you must respond to a text you have not studied in advance, using decisions and evidence that fit the exact task.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE English Language 1.1.3 Unseen texts in the examination. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the non-fiction reading and comparison skills before moving on to extended creative and persuasive writing, since technical accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar carries real weight (20%) across the whole qualification.