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Subject Leader of English: Mrs C Boother
English Language and English Literature Examination Board: AQA
Equipment needed for the exam: Black pen, highlighters
What will be on the paper:
English Language Paper One and Two
Look at the revision mats attached. They provide a breakdown by question and skill.
English Literature Paper One
Section A: ‘Macbeth
You will be given an extract. Your response must begin with the extract and then look at the play as a
whole.
Be prepared with the key quotes that are on the English corridor and displayed around the school. This
question is worth 34 marks (four are for SPAG).
Section B: ‘A Christmas Carol’
You will be given an extract. Your response must begin with the extract and then look at the novella as a
whole.
Be prepared with the key quotes that are on the English corridor and displayed around the school. This
question is worth 30 marks.
English Literature Paper Two
Section A: ‘An Inspector Calls’
You will be provided with a choice of two questions. You should ensure that you respond referring to
structure and themes, not just references to characters and events. This question is worth 34 marks (four
are for SPAG)
Section B: ‘AQA Anthology: Power and Conflict’
Of the fifteen poems in the anthology, you will be provided with one and asked to compare it to any of the
remaining fourteen. You will need to ensure it allows you to explore the presentation of power or conflict
or both. This question is worth 30 marks.
Section C: ‘Unseen Poetry’
Question 27 is broken in to two questions and you must answer them both.
27.1 will ask you to read and explore one unseen poem. This is worth 24 marks.
27.2 will ask you to compare the poem from 27.1 to a new unseen poem and will ask you to consider
identified similarities and differences. This is worth 8 marks.
Subject Leader of English: Mrs C Boother
Sites to use to support revision:
BBC Bitesize http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zr9d7ty
This link takes you to each section of paper one and two for English language. You will want to allow a
significant amount of time to make notes, complete practise responses and read the model answers.
Mr Bruff’s Guide to the English Language Exams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChXgnluOf4&list=PLqGFsWf-P-cAlttmXkEvJXCxqT-ZzFqAN
These lengthy playlists offer advice on how to approach each question and the unseen sources. Do not
attempt to watch them all in one sitting!
Break down the papers and focus on key skills.
Mr Bruff’s Guide to ‘A Christmas Carol’
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqGFsWf-P-cBhNFIdX59nQmTodoDmDQsh
Mr Bruff’s Guide to ‘Power and Conflict Poetry’
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqGFsWf-P-cAO64lBHZTFwTz2X0DD_Cxk
Mr Bruff’s Guide to ‘An Inspector Calls’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASErrH0Jjg0&list=PLqGFsWf-P-cDvuiSH8SycEDh1Ugke9tmb
Mr Bruff’s Guide to ‘Macbeth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNNOq1Tx1Ek&list=PLqGFsWf-P-cCMpq89C0yaU5scvuYiIKuL
BBC Bitesize http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zckw2hv
This link takes you to each section of paper one and two for English literature. You will want to allow a
significant amount of time to make notes, complete practise responses and read the model answers.
As ever, your CGP guides, York Notes and PPEs should be used to accompany these online resources. Pay
particular attention to the feedback you were given during the 2017 PPEs and use this to ensure you’re not
repeating those errors.
LANGUAGE PAPER 1 – EXPLORATIONS IN CREATIVE READING AND WRITING What we need to know:
- 1hr 45 min exam – 15 mins active reading
- Reading section (40 marks)
- Writing sections (24 marks content + 16 marks accuracy)
QUESTION 1 ‘List four things…’
Identify EXPLICIT information or ideas from THE LINES
indicated by the question.
Can use direct quotations OR put into your own words.
DO NOT try and over-complicate, it’s easier than you think!
QUESTION 2
‘How does the writer’s use of LANGUAGE…?’ 8 marks Explain, comment on and analyse. This will look at THE LINES indicated by the question.
Remember to
Use paragraphs to structure your responses. Include LANGUAGE TERMINOLOGY
Imagery – Simile, Metaphor, Personification Juxtaposition and Contrast Symbolism and motifs Adjectives Verbs and Adverbs Repetition Onomatopoeia Sentence type and structure
Consider the effect on the reader. What does this make the
reader THINK/FEEL/IMAGINE/VISUALISE?
4 marks 5 mins
QUESTION 5
Focus: Demonstrate own narrative and descriptive skills by writing own creative text There will be a choice from a written prompt, scenario or visual image – inspired by topic responded to in
Section A
Q5 – Examples:
- Write a description suggested by the picture:
- Write the opening part of a story about… - Describe an occasion when you felt…
- Write a story set … as suggested by the picture: - Write a story about…
QUESTION 4
‘To what extent do you agree…?’ (with statement given – focus on part of the text) 20 marks
Consider your own impressions. Link ideas from Language and Structure together to help form your response. METHODOLOGY.
EVALUATE how the writer creates a specific effect.
Support with QUOTATIONS.
It’s generally better to agree with the statement
Remember to include: LANGUAGE
STRUCTURE
TONE/ATMOSPHERE
THINK - What is my response? How has the writer helped to bring this about (Methods)? Why might the writer have wanted to shape such
a response from me?
QUESTION 3 ‘How has the writer STRUCTURED the text to…?’ 8 marks Explain, comment on and analyse.
This will look at the extract as a whole. Remember to:
Use PEC paragraphs to structure your responses. Include STRUCTURAL TERMINOLOGY
Perspective Change
Place and Setting
Repetition
Shift of focus
Introductions of characters
Introductions and developments
Links across paragraphs
Topic sentences and internal cohesion
WHAT?/WHEN?/WHERE?/WHO?/HOW? Consider the EFFECT on the reader. What does it
makes the reader THINK/FEEL/IMAGINE/VISUALISE
24 marks content and organisation
16 marks technical accuracy
10 mins
10 mins
45 mins
20 mins
Point
Evidence
Commen
t
LANGUAGE PAPER 2 – WRITERS’ VIEWPOINTS AND PERSPECTIVES What we need to know:
- 1hr 45min exam – 15mins active reading
- Reading section (40 marks)
- Two sources from two different time periods
- Both are non-fiction texts - One pre 1900 and one post 1900 text - Writing section (24 marks content + 16 marks accuracy)
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QUESTION 1
‘Choose four statements which are TRUE…’
Refers to Source A.
Identify EXPLICIT information referring to part of
the text.
Select the correct statements and mark the blank
lozenges. DO NOT select more than four!
4 marks
5 mins
QUESTION 2
‘Write a summary of the differences (similarities?)
between…’ 8 marks
Refers to Source A AND Source B
This is the SYNTHESIS question. It is to show how
well you have UNDERSTOOD the texts.
This question refers to the CONTENT of the
two sources.
You need to search the text for information and
extract QUOTATIONS that support your
inferences.
Can include similarities OR differences.
QUESTION 3
‘How does the writer’s use of LANGUAGE…?’
12 marks
Explain, comment on and analyse.
This will refer to Source B.
Remember to:
Use paragraphs to structure your responses.
Include LANGUAGE TERMINOLOGY
Imagery – Simile, Metaphor, Personification Juxtaposition and Contrast Symbolism and motifs Adjectives Verbs and Adverbs Repetition Onomatopoeia Sentence type and structure
Consider the effect on the reader. What does
this make the reader
THINK/FEEL/IMAGINE/BELIEVE?
QUESTION 5
Focus: Produce a written text to a specified
audience, purpose and form, giving your own
perspective (on the theme that has been
introduced in Section A)
There will be one question – no choices – a
statement is given, which you agree or disagree
with – argue for or against
Q5 – Examples:
-‘Festivals and fairs should be banned. They
encourage bad behaviour and are disruptive
to local communities.’
-Write a letter to your local newspaper in
which you argue for or against this
statement.
-Write an article for a broadsheet
newspaper in which you explain your point
of view on this statement.
10 mins
24 marks content and organisation
16 marks technical accuracy
45 mins
QUESTION 4
‘Compare how the two writers convey their different (similar?) attitudes to…’ 16 marks
Refers to Source A AND Source B – you must address each source equally.
This is the COMPARISON question and can contain both similarities and differences between the
two texts.
Language they use
Dialogue in their texts
Contrasts that they use
The imagery that they use
Register they use – formal or informal, 1st or 3rd person
Tone they use – humorous, passionate, apologetic, etc
The structure and form that is used
The structure or form they’ve used
20 mins
These are similar BUT Q2.
refers to CONTENT and Q4.
is referring to
METHODOLOGY
10 mins
You need to consider
the writers’ point of
view on the subject and
compare the ways they
PRESENT their ideas.
Statement
Quotation
Inference
Language Paper 1 Language Paper 2 Q1. List four details. Q1. Shade four correct answers.
Q2. LANGUAGE FOCUS
The author’s employment of [method] in: “XXXXXXX” cleverly conveys an impression to the reader that … …
The use of [method] by the author in: “XXXXXXXX” subtly evokes an idea to the reader that … …
Words/phrases; methods and sentence forms
Q2. SUMMARY
Statement
Quotation
Inference LINK WITH A CONNECTIVE
Statement
Quotation
Inference E.g: The author of Source A thinks it is a
good idea and writes, “XXXX”. From
this, we can infer that the author…
whereas …
Q3: STRUCTURE FOCUS
The author first focuses the reader’s attention on … …
The focus then shifts … …
The narrative focus narrows (or widens) on … … …
Dialogue is used to … (advance the plot? Revelatory detail?)
The climax of the episode is … … …
Flashbacks/forwards; interior
monologue; tension escalates …
Q3. LANGUAGE FOCUS
The author’s employment of [method] in the phrase: “XXXXXXX” evinces an impression that the author feels
The use of [method] by the writer in the phrase: “XXXXXXXX” subtly evokes his opinion that … …
The author’s choice of [method] in “XXXXX” clearly conveys his attitude towards … …
Q4: EVALUATE METHODS
The author uses a variety of methods to [link to focus of the question]
Write using M-E-E analysis; Method – Evidence – Evaluate the effect on the reader
Use evaluative adverbs when explaining effects on the reader: e.g. skilfully; cleverly; subtly; powerfully; deliberately; effectively.
Q4: COMPARE METHODS (with
a focus on ATTITUDES)
The authors use a number of [similar or different] methods to convey their viewpoint.
Write using M-E-E analysis; Method – Evidence – Explain what it conveys about their viewpoint or attitude to the topic
Use connectives (Similarly; Likewise; or, However; Conversely; In contrast …)