Question 4: 25 minutes (30) This question invites you to critically evaluate a part of the text. You will be given a statement like: 20 marks reading this text said that: “A student they felt like they were there the writer really brought the characters to life the writer created a haunting atmosphere humour really enhanced the characters” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Your job is to agree with the statement and to explain exactly why this is the case. You are basically being are asked “How characters brought to life? Or how does the writer create a powerful atmosphere? In a really roundabout way… Use PETAL x3 Point (I agree that the because at the write…. beginning of the extract s/he….) Evidence Technique Analysis of effect Link to question (this is especially important in this question) And make sure you focus on the part of the text specified. Aim to write at least 3PETAL paragraphs focussing on the beginning, and of the extract. middle end Wrap the whole answer up with a short personal response addressing the statement. In conclusion I think that the writer has been effective in creating atmosphere and I particularly enjoyed the way….. Question 5: 45 minutes (55) You will have a choice of 2 possible tasks. You only need to complete 1. There will be a picture stimulus with a task and 40 marks another option of a descriptive or narrative task. 24 marks for content Allow 5- 10 (6-12) minutes for planning, 10 (12) minutes for and proofreading and 25- 30 (30- 35) minutes for writing. organisation 16 marks 5 senses, create a picture in the Descriptive writing: reader’s for mind. technical Narrative writing: tell a story. accuracy. Paper 2: and Perspectives Writer’s Viewpoints Question Timing Strategy Reading 10 minutes (13) This exam focuses on non-fiction texts: one will be modern and
Question 4: 20 marks 25 minutes (30) This question invites you to critically evaluate a part of the text. You will be given a statement like: “A student reading this text said that: they felt like they were there the writer really brought the characters to life the writer created a haunting atmosphere humour really enhanced the characters” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Your job is to agree with the statement and to explain exactly why this is the case. You are basically being asked “How are characters brought to life? Or how does the writer create a powerful atmosphere? In a really roundabout way… Use PETAL x3 Point (I agree that the write…. because at the beginning of the extract s/he….) Evidence Technique Analysis of effect Link to question (this is especially important in this question) And make sure you focus on the part of the text specified. Aim to write at least 3PETAL paragraphs focussing on the beginning, middle and end of the extract. Wrap the whole answer up with a short personal response addressing the statement. In conclusion I think that the writer has been effective in creating atmosphere and I particularly enjoyed the way….. Question 5: 40 marks 24 marks for content and organisation 16 marks for technical accuracy. 45 minutes (55) You will have a choice of 2 possible tasks. You only need to complete 1. There will be a picture stimulus with a task and another option of a descriptive or narrative task. Allow 5- 10 (6-12) minutes for planning, 10 (12) minutes for proofreading and 25- 30 (30- 35) minutes for writing. Descriptive writing: 5 senses, create a picture in the reader’s mind. Narrative writing: tell a story. Paper 2: Writer’s Viewpoints and Perspectives Question Timing Strategy Reading 10 minutes (13) This exam focuses on non-fiction texts: one will be modern and
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