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Definition: Look for similarities and differences across two or more texts. There is usually a specific focus to the question. The WJEC has said that students won’t be required to analyse in this question as you will have already been required to do that in a separate question on the paper.
Definition: Look for similarities and differences across two or more texts. There is usually a specific focus to the question. The WJEC has said that students won’t be required to analyse in this question as you will have already been required to do that in a separate question on the paper.
Command words: Compare
Command words: Compare
Example: Compare what Texts A and B say about global warming. [10]
Example: Compare what Texts A and B say about global warming. [10]
What does the WJEC want?
What does the WJEC want?
This question tests the ability to analyse and respond to texts and their subtexts, using inference and deduction and linking ideas within or across texts.
Give 0 marks for responses where there is nothing worthy of credit. Responses may be confused/off task.
Give 1-2 marks to those who identify basic differences/similarities. These responses may lack detail. Candidates may not clearly reference source materials.
Give 3-4 marks to those who identify and make comments on straightforward similarities/differences across the texts.
Give 5-6 marks to those who identify a number of relevant differences and make some comparisons, commenting on evidence from both texts.
Give 7-8 marks to those who make a range of detailed comparisons, with valid comments and carefully selected supporting evidence from both texts.
Give 9-10 marks to those who make a wide range of sustained and detailed comparisons showing clear understanding of similarities and differences. These responses will be effectively collated.
Example Questions
Example Questions
Compare and contrast the writers’ experiences of volunteering abroad. [10]
Compare and contrast the writers’ experiences of volunteering abroad. [10]
Compare what the writers of Text D and Text E say about the effects of Fairtrade on the farmers and workers who work for Fairtrade groups. [10]
Compare what the writers of Text D and Text E say about the effects of Fairtrade on the farmers and workers who work for Fairtrade groups. [10]
Look at Text D and Text E. Compare what the two texts say about the amount of plastic that is thrown away each year. [10]
Look at Text D and Text E. Compare what the two texts say about the amount of plastic that is thrown away each year. [10]
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