You should write in the past tense- the speaker said/ used... Accent is how the words sound. Dialect is the grammar and vocabulary. Context should be included in each paragraph. If they have taken it in turns to speak, that’s connected to the context of the situation. If they’ve used fillers, that’s connected to the context of the situation. It’s included in the introduction because you need to relate back to it in every point you make.

Look at the sample conclusion Look at the sample conclusion. What do you think needs to be included in a conclusion? How would we turn this into a conclusion for the comparison of TWO extracts?

Much of the dialogue’s spoken features were used when the contestants of the game show were under immense scrutiny and pressure. Jargon such as ‘pitch’ added a more genuine feel to it being an intense business meeting, which also added to the entertainment factor of the show. However, not a great amount of technical vocabulary was used in fear that it could make the programme dull and frighten off the viewers.

Rules about annotations and notes You’re allowed 1 A4 sheet of notes in with you. There must be space left over. The writing must be of a reasonable size and you shouldn’t obviously state paragraph numbers and structure. Your annotations mustn’t include anything more than the terminology. You’re allowed to take in your annotated transcripts. Include key words or key spellings.

Writing an introduction These extracts see a conversation/ interview between…/ speech from… The setting is… The speakers are familiar/ unfamiliar with one another… The speakers are feeling… The situation is formal/ informal… There is a second audience who are being entertained/ informed via radio/ TV/ as a viewing audience. The purpose of these conversations/ interviews/ speeches are...

SIGNPOST This is where you make the connections to the previous paragraph There are three common ways to connect paragraphs: Repeat key words. Refer to ideas from the paragraph before. Use transitional expressions and sentences. POINT The speaker uses… EVIDENCE The words ‘...’ and insert terminology DISCUSSION Connect to context/ audience /purpose Due to the fact that his/ her audience is… He/ she is trying to achieve… EXPLANATION This demonstrates/ indicates… He/ she does this in order to…

The actual assessment title. Discuss how Rob Brydon adapts his speech/language in different circumstances.  Focus on context, audience and impact. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5BfEYYTQcE http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sbbk3