What AO4 Requires
What AO4 Requires
AO4 asks you to evaluate a text critically and support your ideas with appropriate textual references. A strong response does more than identify a technique: it makes a clear judgement about meaning, viewpoint, purpose or effectiveness.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE English Language 4.1.5 AO4: evaluate texts critically with textual references. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the non-fiction reading and comparison skills before moving on to extended writing, since Component 2 carries the larger 60% weighting and technical accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar is assessed throughout.