Higher revision – Mon 28th

Question 2

8 marks, 12 minutes, 4/5 paragraphs

Headline / sub-headline: identify language features – write about the effect on the reader + link to the

image / main textImage: comment on the connotations of shot type /

angle, colours, content - write about the effect on the reader + link to the headline / main textThis shows / this suggests / this connotes

Question 2 – examiner’s comments

‘Weaker answers tended to be generic, the most successful attended to the words in the headline and the detail in the picture’

Top tip:Leave a line between each paragraph so you can easily see how many points you’ve made – you need 4/5

Q2. Read Source 2, the article and the picture that goes with it called I won’t raise a cup of warm wine to this posh pensionerExplain how the headline, picture and caption are effective and how they link to the text

Here is the full colour image

that accompanied the original

article

You have 4 minutes to find the links that you will write about.

8 minutes to write your answer

• Leave a line between paragraphs• Each paragraph to include: ‘this suggests...’ +

effect on reader + link to main body of text

• Swap work – highlight the above key things in each paragraph. If it’s not there, write it yourself – you have only 3 minutes.

Question 4

16 marks, 4 minutes plan + 20 minutes writing. First thing to do: Find 3 / 4 examples of language for effect in each text

Make comparisons:Write about one use of language in source X , connective, write about similar/different use of language in source Y

You must quote, analyse and compare!

Structure of Q4

• Compare first paragraphs of each (this could be headings but doesn’t have to be)

• 3 / 4 paragraphs comparing language features including quotes + analysis of effect

• Contrast both + conclude

Basics BestThis suggests that... This shows that... This implies that... The use of the word ______ suggests... The use of (name the technique) has the effect

of... This makes the reader think/feel... This is designed to affect the reader by... This supports the purpose of the text

because...

Another interpretation is... This could also be interpreted as... However, it could also suggest that... Alternatively, this may show... On the other hand, it could also

imply... This is effective because... This is successful because...

Examiner’s comments on Q4

• Comparison needs to be focused on language, not content, audience or purpose

• Quotes must support the point being made• Candidates who scored poorly tended to just

list language techniques without giving the effect or making a comparison

• Choose examples of interesting or ‘vivid’ language

You will have read all sources before you answer Q4

• In preparation, read Source 3 and underline all references to the author’s thoughts and feelings (as this is what Q3 will ask you about)

Q4 – compare how language is used for effect in source 2 and source 3

4 minutes to plan – pick quotes, find techniques

First line:

3/4 language features: (look for vivid language as well as language devices)

Conclude similarities / differences:

20 minutes to write your answer

Be sure to:• Quote• Compare• Analyse effect• Mention the audience

Swap + annotate

Label every time they:• Include a quote• Mention a language device• Use an analysis phrase (this suggests...)• Make a comparison• Mention the effect on the readerIdeally, each paragraph will have each of these