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GCSE English

GCSE English. Literature. More free powerpoints at www.worldofteaching.com. Timing:. 2 ½ hours allowed in total Section A: Of Mice and Men Allow 1 hour Section B: Unseen Poetry Allow 30 minutes. PEE:. P oint E vidence (a quotation) and E xplanation. PEE: Connectives.

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GCSE English

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  1. GCSE English Literature More free powerpoints at www.worldofteaching.com

  2. Timing: • 2 ½ hours allowed in total • Section A: Of Mice and Men Allow 1 hour • Section B: Unseen Poetry Allow 30 minutes

  3. PEE: Point Evidence (a quotation) and Explanation

  4. PEE: Connectives Supporting an idea: • However... therefore... because... but... and... furthermore.. also... in addition... then... as well as... next... whereas... in contrast... later... at first... similarly...

  5. PEE: Connectives Explaining an idea: • This implies... this suggests... which gives the impression that... this shows... this clearly shows... possibly... perhaps... this indicates that... obviously... this conveys to the reader that...

  6. Section A: Of Mice and Men • You must answer Question 1a, it is based on an extract included • You can answer either Question 1b or Question 1c these relate to the novel as a whole

  7. Section A: Of Mice and Men Characters • What role do they play in the novel? • How do they interact with the other characters? • How does Steinbeck present them? (consider the language he uses to describe them) • How are they linked to the themes of the novel?

  8. Section A: Of Mice and Men Themes • Inequality – gender, racial, disability • Loneliness – they are all lonely in some way • American Dream – own land, security, positive future • Friendships – lack of positive relationships

  9. Section A: Of Mice and Men Context • Set against the aftermath of the 1930s Depression • Many millions lost their livelihoods • Many had to travel for work • Steinbeck experienced the lifestyle himself • Title refers to Robert Burns’ poem and suggests that all we plan for doesn’t always come true

  10. Section A: Of Mice and Men Language and Structure • Steinbeck uses lots of adjectives to describe his characters and the setting • The novel is divided into 6 chapters each like a small act in a play • Steinbeck opens each chapter by describing a setting and introduces each character with a description

  11. Section B: Blood Brothers Characters • What role do they have in the play? • How do they interact with the other characters? • How does Russell present them? (consider their language and actions) • How are they linked to the themes of the play?

  12. Section B: Blood Brothers Themes • Class – working V. middle • Nature V. Nurture • Ties – family and friends • Loyalty and trust • Opportunities e.g. education • Responsibility for actions

  13. Section B: Blood Brothers Context • Liverpool late 20th Century • Industrialised North • Differences between the impoverished and ill educated lower classes and the wealthier opportunistic middle classes

  14. Section B: Blood Brothers Language and Structure • Colloquial Liverpudlian V. Standard English • Use of songs to project character, description and themes • Follows the structure of a play but uses the narrator as a link pin

  15. Section C: Poetry • You will be given one unseen poem • You may be given a series of bullet points to help you to discuss the: • poem’s content • ideas the poet puts across • mood of the poem • way it’s written e.g. language poetic devices etc… • your response – do not say that it’s boring or crap

  16. Section C: Poetry (FITCLASS) Form – the layout and structure Ideas – the themes that are presented Tone – think, tone of voice Context – social, historical and cultural Language – devices such as: enjambment, personification, metaphor and simile Attitudes – of poet and narrator (they may be separate) Sound – use of alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia Subject – the content of the poem

  17. And Finally: Don’t panic! Do your best! and Good luck!

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