International

GCSE (9-1)
English
Language A
Component 1: Non-fiction Texts
and Transactional Writing

Exemplar Scripts and

Commentaries

January 2022 Series

© artwork: Mark Bolitho | Origami photography Pearson Education Ltd/Naki Kouyioumtzis

Introduction
• The purpose of this pack is to provide teachers and students with some examples of
responses to International GCSE English Language Component 1: Non-fiction Texts and
Transactional Writing (4EA1/01).

• The responses in this pack were taken from the January 2022 examination series. The
question papers and mark schemes can be found on the Pearson website.

• In this pack, you will find a sample of responses, examiner commentaries and marks.

• If you have any enquiries regarding these materials or have any other questions about
the course, please contact the English subject advisor on
teachingenglish@pearson.com.

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Introduction 2

4EA1/01 4
Question 6 – Reading: Exemplar Scripts 5

Question 6 – Reading: Exemplar Script Commentaries 10

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WRITING AO4 (/27 marks) & AO5 (/18 marks). Maximum marks 45.

Q6: The candidates are required to write the text for a leaflet aimed at school students
offering advice on how to deal with bullying.

Script Commentaries Mark

S1 This is a rather brief response but within it there is a AO4 L3 – 13
clear sense of purpose and clear communication. The marks
use of a heading indicates a suitable form; tone and
register are also appropriate but brevity keeps this at AO5 L3 – 9
the lower end of Level 3 for AO4. Whilst ideas are not marks
developed, they are connected. There is use of a varied
vocabulary and some range of punctuation.

S2 The candidate communicates successfully in this lively AO4 L4 – 21

and engaging response that demonstrates a secure marks
realisation of purpose and understanding of the needs
of the intended reader. The heading and effective use of AO5 L4 – 15
bullet points help to convey ideas successfully. The marks
vocabulary has been carefully selected and there is a
good degree of technical accuracy.

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