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English Language Papers summary
Paper 1: Fiction
Section A: Reading
One single text
1x short form question
1x 4 marks
List 4 things
Use explicit where possible
Begin with pronoun
Quote or put into own words
Ensure using correct section (Highlight)
4 minutes
2x longer form questions
2x 8 marks
Language Analysis (PEA)
8-10 mins
Given 3 bullet points for ideas
Only suggestions, not required to use
Stay clear of sentence forms unless confidant
Aim for 2 developed PEA paragraphs
Comment on effect for most marks
Be specific when commenting on effect, most important thing in English
Mark scheme for level 4
Shows detailed and perceptive understanding of language
Analyse the effects of the writers choice of language
Selects a judicious (well-judged) range of textual language
Makes sophisticated and accurate use of subject terminology
Structure (Where, What, Why)
8-10 mins
Question 3 refers to the whole text and is worth 8 marks
This question focuses on how the extract has been structured to make an impact on the reader
You need to select relevant examples of structural features throughout the text
You are expected to comment on and analyse these features
Remember sentence structures are part of question 2- so you shouldn't look at these in this question, unless you are referring to a change of pace
1 extended question
1x 16 marks
Evaluate
20 minutes
Section B: Writing
One extended writing question
40 marks
24 marks for content
16 marks for technical accuracy
Paper 2: Non-Fiction
Section A:Reading
One non-fiction and one literary non-fiction text
40 marks
1x 4 mark question
1x 8 mark question
1x 12 mark question
1x 20 mark
Section B: Writing
Writing to present/convey a viewpoint
40 marks
24 marks for content
16 marks for technical accuracy
Assessment summary
Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
80 marks
50% of GCSE