Language paper 1

1a) AO1i: Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas

Identify key words, phrases or quotations

1b) (1 mark)

(2 marks)

5 mins

15 minutes reading time

This quotation could be asking you to interpret- you should put the information in your own words.
The examiner will accept a quotation with an explanation but will not accept a quotation without an explanation.

1c) (1 mark)

This quotation could be asking you to interpret- you should put the information in your own words.
Quotations included without explanations will not be accepted.

AO1ii: Select and synthesise evidence from different texts.

In this question you will be asked to compare. Read the question carefully. Are you being asked about the similarities or the differences between the texts?

Aim for three clear comparisons.

10 minutes

(6 marks)

AO2: Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers.

Identify both language and structural features and analyse. Fully explore and mention the effect on the reader.
Include relevant subject terminology throughout.

(12 marks)

20 minutes

AO3 (6 marks): Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed, across two or more texts.
AO4 (12 marks): Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textual references.

Read the statement carefully and decide how far you agree with it.

Use the bullet points to help you to structure your response. Choose quotations that will help you to evaluate and consider the effect on the reader.

You should compare the ways the writers present their ideas. Use comparative terminology throughout and continuously refer back to the overall statement.

(18 marks)

25 minutes