EL5 Synthesis and comparison personal learning checklist
AQA GCSE English Language 8700 · Paper 2
Short checks support knowledge; demonstrate extended reading, writing and spoken communication with actual work and teacher feedback.
Name ____________________ Class __________ Date __________
Tick one box per statement. Red: need help. Amber: partly confident. Green: can do independently.
| I can | Red | Amber | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison | |||
| Establish a fair basis for comparing texts | |||
| Write an integrated comparison of methods and meanings | |||
| Compare supported interpretations after rereading | |||
| GCSE synthesis and comparison | |||
| Distinguish AO1 synthesis from AO3 comparison of viewpoints and presentation. | |||
| Synthesise supported inferences from both sources. | |||
| Compare perspectives and how precise choices convey them. | |||
| Explain meaningful similarity and qualified difference. | |||
| Use source context without replacing evidence with stereotypes. | |||
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