This is a commentary guide written by an A* AQA A-Level English Language student who sat their exams in summer 2026, achieving 3 A* grades total. It illustrates the questions, techniques and analysis they used to achieve 93% on their coursework component of the exam. It gives a paragraph by paragraph breakdown of their commentary tactics, as well as many general tips to encourage level 5 thinking. Not affiliated with AQA. 1075 words.