Paper 1

Question 1

Short answer comprehension(15 marks)
Summary writing - 120 words, continuous writing (15 marks - 10 for reading and 5 for writing)

make sure to add the points according to the mark given for the comprehension (e.g. 1 mark = 1 point, 2 marks = 2 points etc.)
READ the question for the summary writing before reading the extract and highlight what they want you to summarise in any colour
Highlight what you need for comprehension in another colour

Question 2:

Word meanings - identify a word or phrase from the text which suggests the same idea as the underlined word in the example; explain the meaning of the underlined word in your own words (7 marks)
Short analysis - select an example from a very short extract and explain how the writer suggests something, e.g a person’s feelings/experiences (3 marks)
Long analysis (writer’s effects) - analysis of words and phrases that the writer uses for effect (200-300 words) (15 marks)

Question 3:

Response to Text/Directed writing - an extended response in a specified form. Learners take on the voice of a character in the text and present ideas from the text from this point of view. Inferential reading skills are important for this assessment. Text types which must be covered are formal and informal letters, journals, interviews, articles, and speeches (250-350 words). (15 marks are available for ‘content’ and 10 marks are available for ‘writing’.

Read the topic carefully so you know what is required.
Make sure it sounds like a real journal. Sometimes the text type was unclear - like a conversation or a story.
Create a realistic voice for the character within the text type of a journal. It shouldn’t sound too ‘spoken’.
You need 15 content points - not having a thorough range is a big issue
Not writing enough is an issue - use the space and the extra pages.
Errors such as spelling and missing capital letters mean that you lose marks.
Use the bullet points in order - 3 clear body paragraphs needed. Each should include a range of content points.
The mark scheme rewards points which have details and explanation. This brings it to life and shows a thorough reading.
Look for all the subtle ‘clues’ in the text to help you to formulate your content points.

Writer's Effects

Short answer

Talk about tone
How they do it
What they are trying to portray (the impression)

Models for short answer writer effects:

In the example, ‘this tasty treat’, the use of the adjective ‘tasty’ reinforces the idea of the burger being delicious. This is supported by the lexical choice of ‘treat’, often used in a positive setting, the adjective uplifts the previous adjective; it can be seen as a reward Further, the use of alliteration, brings a sense of persuasion and compels the reader.

- - In the example “...smooth toasted skin, soft interior”, the choice of the design language “soft interior” emphasises the fact that it is the perfect bun. The tone also seems to ridicule the idea that the burger bun has no flaws. Furthermore, the lexical choice of “smooth” further emphasises the bun as being ideal and aesthetically pleasing.

- - In the example, ‘this tasty treat’, the alliteration of the ‘t’ in the phrase, adds a strong emphasis about how delicious the burger really is and convinces the reader to believe it as well. This is reinforced with the powerful adjective ‘tasty’. Further, referring to the burger as a ‘treat’ gives off positive connotations of its appetising and appealing self, almost portraying itself as reward.

Long answer

Open the paragraph by making a statement (point sentence) about the overall impression given in that paragraph. E.g. The overall impression of Clay’s thoughts and feelings in paragraph 1 is of a dramatic sense of isolation, danger, and threat. Sum up with a link sentence to reinforce the impression given
Choose the most vivid examples
TWO PEELS are needed - one for each paragraph given
Be word focused. Pick out keywords of examples and use the word ‘connotations’. E.g. The verb “huddled” has connotations of … which indicates that...
Think about the overall theme of the extract as this helps you understand what is important
Focus on connotations rather than meanings, and explain the effect - the why rather than the what
Don’t write an intro or conclusion - this is not necessary

Article writing:

Read the topic carefully so you know what is required.
Make sure it sounds like a real example of the text type - in this case, a report. The text type should be clear.
Create a realistic voice for the character within the text type.
You need 15 content points - not having a thorough range is a big issue
Not writing enough is an issue - use the space and the extra pages.
Errors such as spelling mean that you lose marks.
Use the bullet points in order - 3 clear body paragraphs needed. Each should include a range of content points.
The mark scheme rewards points which have details and explanation. This brings it to life and shows a thorough reading.

Look for all the subtle ‘clues’ in the text to help you to formulate your content points.

Not emotive, clear and factual. No hesitations, not a conversation.

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