AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 2025 Mark Scheme

Download the official AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2: Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives mark scheme from the June 2025 series (8700/2). This is the final v1.0 examiner-approved document used during standardisation to ensure consistent marking across all candidates.

This mark scheme provides full answers, level descriptors, and examiner guidance for all questions across Section A (Reading) and Section B (Writing).

Section A (Reading) includes:

• Question 1 (4 marks): Multiple-choice answers — correct responses are A, E, G, and H (page 7)
• Question 2 (8 marks): Summary marking grid with Level 1–4 descriptors and indicative answers comparing habitats (pages 8–9)
• Question 3 (12 marks): Language analysis levels with examples such as the simile “like a guided missile” showing speed, precision, and aggression (page 10)
• Question 4 (16 marks): Comparison marking criteria with detailed Level 1–4 descriptors for analysing writers’ viewpoints on nature (pages 12–13)

For example:
- The *table on page 8* shows how Level 4 responses require perceptive synthesis and detailed comparison between urban and rural habitats
- The *model analysis on page 10* explains how figurative language creates imagery of speed and control
- The *comparison example on page 12* demonstrates how top-level answers analyse both ideas and methods across texts

Section B (Writing) includes:

• Question 5 (40 marks): Writing assessment split into:
- AO5 (Content & Organisation – 24 marks)
- AO6 (Technical Accuracy – 16 marks)

For example:
- Pages 15–16 outline Level 4 writing as “compelling, convincing communication” with sophisticated vocabulary and structure
- Page 18 details technical accuracy requirements, including punctuation, grammar, and sentence variety

The mark scheme also explains AQA’s level-based marking system:
• Level 4: Perceptive, detailed
• Level 3: Clear, relevant
• Level 2: Some attempts
• Level 1: Simple, limited

This document is essential for understanding exactly how examiners award marks and what is required to achieve top grades (7–9).

Use it alongside the 8700/2 question paper and insert to:
• Accurately mark your answers
• Understand examiner expectations
• Improve comparison, language analysis, and evaluation skills
• Master persuasive writing for Question 5

Optimised for mobile and desktop, and ideal for 2025/2026 revision.

This mark scheme is designed for GCSE English Language students studying AQA 8700, especially Year 10–11 students preparing for Paper 2 and aiming for grades 6–9.

It is also essential for teachers and tutors for marking, standardisation, and teaching exam technique. Independent learners and home-schooled students will benefit from understanding how marks are awarded.