English Language and English Literature...English Language and English Literature Examination Board: AQA Equipment needed for the exam: Black pen, highlighters What will be on the

Subject Leader of English: Mrs C Boother

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English Language and English Literature Examination Board: AQA

Equipment needed for the exam: Black pen, highlighters

What will be on the paper:

English Language Paper One and Two

Look at the revision mats attached. They provide a breakdown by question and skill.

English Literature Paper One

Section A: ‘Macbeth

You will be given an extract. Your response must begin with the extract and then look at the play as a

whole.

Be prepared with the key quotes that are on the English corridor and displayed around the school. This

question is worth 34 marks (four are for SPAG).

Section B: ‘A Christmas Carol’

You will be given an extract. Your response must begin with the extract and then look at the novella as a

whole.

Be prepared with the key quotes that are on the English corridor and displayed around the school. This

question is worth 30 marks.

English Literature Paper Two

Section A: ‘An Inspector Calls’

You will be provided with a choice of two questions. You should ensure that you respond referring to

structure and themes, not just references to characters and events. This question is worth 34 marks (four

are for SPAG)

Section B: ‘AQA Anthology: Power and Conflict’

Of the fifteen poems in the anthology, you will be provided with one and asked to compare it to any of the

remaining fourteen. You will need to ensure it allows you to explore the presentation of power or conflict

or both. This question is worth 30 marks.

Section C: ‘Unseen Poetry’

Question 27 is broken in to two questions and you must answer them both.

27.1 will ask you to read and explore one unseen poem. This is worth 24 marks.

27.2 will ask you to compare the poem from 27.1 to a new unseen poem and will ask you to consider

identified similarities and differences. This is worth 8 marks.

Subject Leader of English: Mrs C Boother

[email protected]

Sites to use to support revision:

BBC Bitesize http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zr9d7ty

This link takes you to each section of paper one and two for English language. You will want to allow a

significant amount of time to make notes, complete practise responses and read the model answers.

Mr Bruff’s Guide to the English Language Exams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChXgnluOf4&list=PLqGFsWf-P-cAlttmXkEvJXCxqT-ZzFqAN

These lengthy playlists offer advice on how to approach each question and the unseen sources. Do not

attempt to watch them all in one sitting!

Break down the papers and focus on key skills.

Mr Bruff’s Guide to ‘A Christmas Carol’

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqGFsWf-P-cBhNFIdX59nQmTodoDmDQsh

Mr Bruff’s Guide to ‘Power and Conflict Poetry’

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqGFsWf-P-cAO64lBHZTFwTz2X0DD_Cxk

Mr Bruff’s Guide to ‘An Inspector Calls’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASErrH0Jjg0&list=PLqGFsWf-P-cDvuiSH8SycEDh1Ugke9tmb

Mr Bruff’s Guide to ‘Macbeth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNNOq1Tx1Ek&list=PLqGFsWf-P-cCMpq89C0yaU5scvuYiIKuL

BBC Bitesize http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zckw2hv

This link takes you to each section of paper one and two for English literature. You will want to allow a

significant amount of time to make notes, complete practise responses and read the model answers.

As ever, your CGP guides, York Notes and PPEs should be used to accompany these online resources. Pay

particular attention to the feedback you were given during the 2017 PPEs and use this to ensure you’re not

repeating those errors.

LANGUAGE PAPER 1 – EXPLORATIONS IN CREATIVE READING AND WRITING What we need to know:

- 1hr 45 min exam – 15 mins active reading

- Reading section (40 marks)

- Writing sections (24 marks content + 16 marks accuracy)

QUESTION 1 ‘List four things…’

Identify EXPLICIT information or ideas from THE LINES

indicated by the question.

Can use direct quotations OR put into your own words.

DO NOT try and over-complicate, it’s easier than you think!

QUESTION 2

‘How does the writer’s use of LANGUAGE…?’ 8 marks Explain, comment on and analyse. This will look at THE LINES indicated by the question.

Remember to

Use paragraphs to structure your responses. Include LANGUAGE TERMINOLOGY

Imagery – Simile, Metaphor, Personification Juxtaposition and Contrast Symbolism and motifs Adjectives Verbs and Adverbs Repetition Onomatopoeia Sentence type and structure

Consider the effect on the reader. What does this make the

reader THINK/FEEL/IMAGINE/VISUALISE?

4 marks 5 mins

QUESTION 5

Focus: Demonstrate own narrative and descriptive skills by writing own creative text There will be a choice from a written prompt, scenario or visual image – inspired by topic responded to in

Section A

Q5 – Examples:

- Write a description suggested by the picture:

- Write the opening part of a story about… - Describe an occasion when you felt…

- Write a story set … as suggested by the picture: - Write a story about…

QUESTION 4

‘To what extent do you agree…?’ (with statement given – focus on part of the text) 20 marks

Consider your own impressions. Link ideas from Language and Structure together to help form your response. METHODOLOGY.

EVALUATE how the writer creates a specific effect.

Support with QUOTATIONS.

It’s generally better to agree with the statement

Remember to include: LANGUAGE

STRUCTURE

TONE/ATMOSPHERE

THINK - What is my response? How has the writer helped to bring this about (Methods)? Why might the writer have wanted to shape such

a response from me?

QUESTION 3 ‘How has the writer STRUCTURED the text to…?’ 8 marks Explain, comment on and analyse.

This will look at the extract as a whole. Remember to:

Use PEC paragraphs to structure your responses. Include STRUCTURAL TERMINOLOGY

Perspective Change

Place and Setting

Repetition

Shift of focus

Introductions of characters

Introductions and developments

Links across paragraphs

Topic sentences and internal cohesion

WHAT?/WHEN?/WHERE?/WHO?/HOW? Consider the EFFECT on the reader. What does it

makes the reader THINK/FEEL/IMAGINE/VISUALISE

24 marks content and organisation

16 marks technical accuracy

10 mins

10 mins

45 mins

20 mins

Point

Evidence

Commen

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LANGUAGE PAPER 2 – WRITERS’ VIEWPOINTS AND PERSPECTIVES What we need to know:

- 1hr 45min exam – 15mins active reading

- Reading section (40 marks)

- Two sources from two different time periods

- Both are non-fiction texts - One pre 1900 and one post 1900 text - Writing section (24 marks content + 16 marks accuracy)

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QUESTION 1

‘Choose four statements which are TRUE…’

Refers to Source A.

Identify EXPLICIT information referring to part of

the text.

Select the correct statements and mark the blank

lozenges. DO NOT select more than four!

4 marks

5 mins

QUESTION 2

‘Write a summary of the differences (similarities?)

between…’ 8 marks

Refers to Source A AND Source B

This is the SYNTHESIS question. It is to show how

well you have UNDERSTOOD the texts.

This question refers to the CONTENT of the

two sources.

You need to search the text for information and

extract QUOTATIONS that support your

inferences.

Can include similarities OR differences.

QUESTION 3

‘How does the writer’s use of LANGUAGE…?’

12 marks

Explain, comment on and analyse.

This will refer to Source B.

Remember to:

Use paragraphs to structure your responses.

Include LANGUAGE TERMINOLOGY

Imagery – Simile, Metaphor, Personification Juxtaposition and Contrast Symbolism and motifs Adjectives Verbs and Adverbs Repetition Onomatopoeia Sentence type and structure

Consider the effect on the reader. What does

this make the reader

THINK/FEEL/IMAGINE/BELIEVE?

QUESTION 5

Focus: Produce a written text to a specified

audience, purpose and form, giving your own

perspective (on the theme that has been

introduced in Section A)

There will be one question – no choices – a

statement is given, which you agree or disagree

with – argue for or against

Q5 – Examples:

-‘Festivals and fairs should be banned. They

encourage bad behaviour and are disruptive

to local communities.’

-Write a letter to your local newspaper in

which you argue for or against this

statement.

-Write an article for a broadsheet

newspaper in which you explain your point

of view on this statement.

10 mins

24 marks content and organisation

16 marks technical accuracy

45 mins

QUESTION 4

‘Compare how the two writers convey their different (similar?) attitudes to…’ 16 marks

Refers to Source A AND Source B – you must address each source equally.

This is the COMPARISON question and can contain both similarities and differences between the

two texts.

Language they use

Dialogue in their texts

Contrasts that they use

The imagery that they use

Register they use – formal or informal, 1st or 3rd person

Tone they use – humorous, passionate, apologetic, etc

The structure and form that is used

The structure or form they’ve used

20 mins

These are similar BUT Q2.

refers to CONTENT and Q4.

is referring to

METHODOLOGY

10 mins

You need to consider

the writers’ point of

view on the subject and

compare the ways they

PRESENT their ideas.

Statement

Quotation

Inference

Language Paper 1 Language Paper 2 Q1. List four details. Q1. Shade four correct answers.

Q2. LANGUAGE FOCUS

The author’s employment of [method] in: “XXXXXXX” cleverly conveys an impression to the reader that … …

The use of [method] by the author in: “XXXXXXXX” subtly evokes an idea to the reader that … …

Words/phrases; methods and sentence forms

Q2. SUMMARY

Statement

Quotation

Inference LINK WITH A CONNECTIVE

Statement

Quotation

Inference E.g: The author of Source A thinks it is a

good idea and writes, “XXXX”. From

this, we can infer that the author…

whereas …

Q3: STRUCTURE FOCUS

The author first focuses the reader’s attention on … …

The focus then shifts … …

The narrative focus narrows (or widens) on … … …

Dialogue is used to … (advance the plot? Revelatory detail?)

The climax of the episode is … … …

Flashbacks/forwards; interior

monologue; tension escalates …

Q3. LANGUAGE FOCUS

The author’s employment of [method] in the phrase: “XXXXXXX” evinces an impression that the author feels

The use of [method] by the writer in the phrase: “XXXXXXXX” subtly evokes his opinion that … …

The author’s choice of [method] in “XXXXX” clearly conveys his attitude towards … …

Q4: EVALUATE METHODS

The author uses a variety of methods to [link to focus of the question]

Write using M-E-E analysis; Method – Evidence – Evaluate the effect on the reader

Use evaluative adverbs when explaining effects on the reader: e.g. skilfully; cleverly; subtly; powerfully; deliberately; effectively.

Q4: COMPARE METHODS (with

a focus on ATTITUDES)

The authors use a number of [similar or different] methods to convey their viewpoint.

Write using M-E-E analysis; Method – Evidence – Explain what it conveys about their viewpoint or attitude to the topic

Use connectives (Similarly; Likewise; or, However; Conversely; In contrast …)