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Language paper 1: Section A (Question 3 (8 marks) (How? (possible areas of…
Language paper 1: Section A
Question 1 (4 marks)
What?
List four things (4 marks)
How?
Don't assume
Read question carefully
Chose information from the given text
How long for?
4 minutes
Question 2 (8 marks)
What?
How does the writer use language...?
You could include...
Words and phrases
Language features and techniques
Sentence forms
How?
PETA3R
TEAR (Technique, embedded quotes, analysis and reader response)
ICEBERG (Identity technique, connotations of the word, effect of the word)
Embed quotations throughout
Write one paragraph for each bullet point given
Language techniques
Effect of technique on reader
Lots of analysis and connotations of word/ go deep ice berg imagery
Use technical terms to describe the writers use of language
Include quotes
methods the writer has used language and the effect on the reader.
How long for?
8-10 minutes
How much?
2-3 paragraphs
Question 3 (8 marks)
How long for?
8-10 minutes
What?
How has the writer structured the text to interest you as a reader?
NOT LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES- STRUCTURE
How?
SRI- Structure technique, reference, inference/ analysis
Consider the use of: punctuation, sentence types, repetition, paragraphing, and type of narrator/ narrative voice ect
Structural techniques
Change in focus
Zoom in/ zoom out
Flashback/ flash forward
Moves inside/ moves outside
Foreshadow
possible areas of focus
Sequence through a passage
Movement from big to small-ideas of perspective
taking an outside to inward perspective or vice versa
introduction and developments
reiterations, repetitions, threads, patterns or motifs
sumarisies and conclusions
shifts in focus
narrative perspective
connections and links across paragraphs
Internal cohesive and topic sentences
Quotations and embedded quotations
Detailed references to the text
Explore beginning, middle and end more closely
Effect on the reader
How much?
2-3 paragraphs
Short introduction which summarizes the structure of the whole text
Write a paragraph for each bullet point (rephrase when starting the paragraph)
Mark scheme
Analyse whole text structure
Analyse structural features
Range of quotations
Effect of structure on reader/ how it makes them feel
Lots of ideas about one strcutural feature
Question 4 (20 marks)
How long for?
20 minutes
What?
To what extent do you agree?
Agreeing with a given statement
How much?
3-4 paragraphs
Write a paragraph for each bullet point
How?
Use PETAR structure
Make reference to the statement and how far you agree in your point
Embed quotes throughout
Consider the choice of structural features: punctuation, sentence types, repetition, paragraphing, and type of narrator, the 5 structural factors ect.
Consider the use of key language choices and techniques, e.g. similes, metaphors, verbs, noun phrases ect.
Use ICEBERG to develop analysis
Include alternative interpretations
MAKE SURE TO ALWAYS ANSWER THE QUESTION AND READ CAREFULLY
Deep analysis of language- zoom in on certain words (connotations)
Keep linking back to statement and the extent to which you agree
Provide a personal evaluation- your own opinion and the methods the writer used to make you feel like this
Include structure and language
Mark scheme
Explore effect on reader
Why the writer has used certain techniques
Use quotations throughout
Include alternative perspectives/ deeper analysis