2 P – The THEME of ……………in the text is interesting/dramatic/skilful/unusual (insert your opinion) E – Use a quotation to support your point E – Explain your opinion and why you the it is/isn’t successful This is successful/isn’t successful because… D – Develop your ideas as much as you can, using subject terminology in your answer 3 P – The IDEA of ……………in the text is valid/controversial/exciting/successful. (insert your opinion) E – Use a quotation to support your point E – Explain your opinion and why you think the it is/isn’t successful This is successful/isn’t successful because… D – Develop your ideas as much as you can, using subject terminology in your answer 4 P – An EVENT in the text that was unexpected/dramatic/frightening/ was………… E – Use a quotation to support your point E – Explain your opinion and why you think the it is/isn’t successful This is successful/isn’t successful because… D – Develop your ideas as much as you can, using subject terminology in your answer Question 7a & 7b – Comparing Texts 1 and 2 Question 7a – 6 marks Question Overview You’re asked to compare the similarities between the texts focusing on the content. Example Question The two texts both describe times of conflict. What similarities do Anne Frank and Malala Yousafzai share in their experiences of conflict as shown in these extracts? Use evidence to support your answer. (6 marks) Tips for Answering Question 7a Aim for 2 or 3 similarities to justify ‘a range’ Do not compare language techniques, compare content Use comparison connectives: Similarly… Likewise…Both of the texts…
E – Use a quotation from text 1 to support your point C – Compare how a similar idea is shown in text 2 E – Use a quotation from text 2 to support your point D – Develop your ideas as much as you can focusing on why the ideas are similar P – However are differences between the texts is …………………. E – Use a quotation from text 1 to support your point C – Compare how a differently an idea is shown in text 2 E – Use a quotation from text 2 to support your point D – Develop your ideas as much as you can focusing on why the ideas are different. P – In addition the structure of the texts are similar/different E – Use a quotation from text 1 to support your point C – Compare how a similar idea is shown in text 2 E – Use a quotation from text 2 to support your point D – Develop your ideas as much as you can focusing on why the structure may be similar/different. Question 8 or 9 – Transactional Writing 8 or 9 – 24 MARKS FOR CONTENT 16 MARKS FOR SPaG = 40 marks Question Overview: You will be asked to write a transactional piece of writing, with a particular purpose and audience. You must be prepared to write in the appropriate form the question asks of you. It could be a letter, speech, report, newspaper article, magazine article. Paragraph 1 - Remember your variety of punctuation. , ; ! ? ‘ ’ “ ”( ) Introduce your idea remembering the purpose and audience of your writing. (What is the topic and why is it important) Paragraph 2 – Remember your variety of sentences, Simple, compound, complex. Make your first point, giving some detail. Paragraph 3 – Remember your variety of vocabulary
Humour Creates a less serious tone Persuasive Techniques and Their Effects Technique Example Effect Pronouns I, we you Makes the text personal Emotive Language A small donation could change the lives of many Provokes an emotional reaction from the reader Rhetorical Question Have you ever thought about….? Makes the reader challenge their own ideas Statistics 75% of students stated that ….. Adds weight to the argument Use of authority A leading expert stated…. Adds weight to the argument Anecdote A young boy named ……. Makes the idea believable Direct appeal Only you can make a difference….. Makes the argument personal to the reader. Exaggeration Millions of people every day….. The reader may interpret as fact and be swayed. Repetition We will work harder, we will strive for more Reinforces an idea, helps the reader to remember
Useful linking words Learn 5 from each column Connective The author / language in the text… The reader… (or ‘we’…) Firstly Secondly Thirdly As well as this Furthermore Moreover Finally Lastly Likewise Similarly Unlike As well as Advises Argues Builds Connotes Contrasts Conveys Creates Demonstrates Describes Depicts Emphasises Evokes Exaggerates Implies Indicates Juxtaposes Narrates Persuades Realises Recognises Refers to Reflects Represents Reveals Signifies Suggests Symbolises Is made aware Is informed Is told Is shocked / fascinated / persuaded / made to sympathise etc. Learns Discovers Realises