What “optional” means
What “optional” means
You may use pre-prepared notes, slides or other presentation aids to support a spoken presentation, but you are not required to use them. You can still give a successful presentation without any aids.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE English Language 7.2.5 Optional use of notes or presentation aids. 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.