AO5 — Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences. Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts.
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Tests canonical
- KS4 English — Transactional and functional writing (Paper 2 — viewpoint writing)
- KS4 English — Imaginative and creative writing (Paper 1 — descriptive or narrative)
Where assessed
Both papers, Section B. Paper 1 — creative writing (descriptive or narrative). Paper 2 — viewpoint writing (article, letter, speech, leaflet).
Cross-overlay equivalents
- Edexcel IGCSE 4EA1 AO4 (direct equivalent)
- FS English L2 Writing (functional / transactional only — no creative-writing equivalent)