Unit 1 : English Language

1. Unit 1 : English Language Section A : 15 mins reading 1 hr to answer questions Section B: 25 mins – shorter writing task 35 mins – Longer writing Task

2. Section A: Higher Tier1 mark = 1 ½ minutes Q1 – Inference -8 marks Q2 – Analysing Presentation – 8 marks Q3 – Inference – 8 marks Q4 – Comparing Language of 2 texts – 16 marks

3. Q1 – Inference -8 marks – Aim for 4 EPEs Q2 – Analysing Presentation – 8 marks – Aim for 3 Or 4 EPEEs 2 features of presentation should be analysed in each explanation section of the paragraph. Q3 – Inference – 8 marks – 12mins – Aim for 4 EPEs Q4 – Comparing Language of 2 texts – 16 marks - aim for 2 TEPEDEPEEs in which 2 features of language are analysed in the explanation part of the paragraph.

4. Question 1 Inference 8marks 12 minutes Source 1 4 EPE paragraphs EPE: When the writer says “….” this shows the reader that… because… USE YOUR OWN WORDS to explain the quotation

5. Question 2 Presentational Devices 8 Marks 12 minutes Source 2 E: In source 1 the writer uses… P:this makes the reader think/feel… E:because [CONTENT, SHAPE, COLOUR, POSITION, SIZE] – name it, explain [B3] Deeper level of inference [B4] (Try to comment on 2 features of the same presentational device) E: take it back to the text and the writer’s purpose

6. Question 3 Inference 8 Marks 12 minutes Source 3 EPE: When the writer says “….” this shows the reader that… because… 4/5 EPEs needed USE YOUR OWN WORDS to explain the quotation

7. Example question: 2. What insights are you given into the fashion Industry in source 2? (8) Use EPE x4 Evidence Point Explanation = Do not use words from the article. Use your own words.

8. Question 4 Compare Language 16 marks 24 minutes Source 3 and one of your choice USE TEPEDEPEE X2 MINIMUM (See template)

9. Question 4 Compare language 18 minutes; 12 Marks;2 texts; 3 TEPEDEPEEs T:BOTH writers use…. [e.g. metaphors] to persuade/inform us. E: In source 1 the writer uses… P:this makes the reader think/feel… E:because [identify device or feature] – name it, explain [B2] explore further[B3] take it back to the text and the writer’s purpose [B3]. D: Similarly/however E: In source 2 the writer uses… P: this makes the reader think/feel… E: because [identify device or feature] – name it, explain [B2] explore further[B3] take it back to the text and the writer’s purpose [B3]. E: In my opinion BOTH writers are successful in…[link ideas back to overall purpose, audience or form]

10. Section B(Same for both tiers) Q5. 25 mins – shorter writing task (Explain/Describe/Inform) Q6. 35 mins – Longer writing Task(Argue or Persuade) ALWAYS COMPLETE THE LONGER WRITING TASK BEFORE THE SHORTER WRITING TASK.

11. Longer Writing Task 35mins 5 paragraph minimum requiredon Persuade OR Argue. There will be one question only – there is no choice. Time allocation: 5 mins – plan 5 mins to write each paragraph (5x5 = 25mins) 5 mins – to check through writing This question will be either persuade or argue: YOU MUST KNOW BOTH WRITING TO ARGUE AND PERSUADE STRUCTURES. The structure for Persuade- SEE TEMPLATE. You should aim for 5 paragraphs. This structure simply shows you how to order points and suggests language devices. For the Argue Structure - SEE TEMPLATE .You should aim for 5 paragraphs. This structure explains how ideas should be organized. It is a quick way to plan and write within 35mins.

12. Shorter Writing Task 25mins Be aware that that there will be 2 purposes. They will come from the Describe/inform/explain triplet but may not always be the case. One may not be named but will still be there. You must address both purposes. Example - Descibea holiday and encourage a friend to come with you = Two purposes : describe and persuade. 4 paragraph minimum. If time allows could aim for 5 – or this could be a 1 or 2 sentence paragraph to conclude. Time allocation: 4 mins - plan 4 mins to write each paragraph (4x4 = 16mins) 3 mins – to check through writing