Year 11 Revising for Literature

2 Exams Thurs 23rd May Weds 15 May Unit 1 Of Mice and Men and Unseen Poetry Section A (a) – Extract question on Of Mice and Men Section A (b or c) – Essay question on Of Mice and Men Section B – Compare 2 unseen poems Unit 2b Blood Brothers and Lord of the Flies Question 1 (i) – Extract question on Blood Brothers Question 1 (ii or iii) – Essay question on Blood Brothers Question 2 (i) - Extract question on Lord of the Flies Question 2 (ii or iii) – Essay question on Lord of the Flies Weds 15 May

Course Structure Unit 1 Of Mice 35% Unit

Extract Questions When will pupils be required to answer an extract question? Unit 1 Section A – Of Mice and Men 35% Unit 2b Question 1 (i) – Blood Brothers 40% Unit 2b Question 2 (i) – Lord of the Flies 25%

Examiner’s comments – 3 things pupils sitting the 2019 exam should do … Ensure more selection of supporting references rather than general impressions Thorough coverage of the beginning middle and end of the extract. Pupils should choose 6-10 short quotations. Give more detailed coverage of the extract Pay more attention to the subtext rather than relying on surface meaning This suggests that … This reveals that … This implies that …

How should you approach an extract question? The extract question: 20 minutes Of Mice and Men, Blood Brothers, Lord of the Flies How should you approach an extract question? Read the question carefully – determine what you are being asked to do Take 5 minutes to highlight and annotate 6-10 quotes Ensure a detailed and even coverage of the extract in the answer: beginning, middle and end with short quotes to support Comment on the effect of language, and if relevant, techniques A range of viewpoints A range of precise vocabulary to describe character or mood and atmosphere

Flashcards Sad Depressing Happy Calm Angry Nervous Melancholy Miserable Dejected Depressing Morbid Glum Morose Happy Elated Contented Blissful Calm Tranquil Serene Composed Angry Irritated Heated Fiery Nervous Anxious Fretful Uneasy

Elated Contented Blissful Happy

Exam Practice Look closely at the way … speaks and behaves here. What does it reveal about his/her character? Refer closely to the extract in your answer. [10] What do you think of the way … speaks and behaves here? Give reasons for what you say and remember to support your answer with words and phrases from the text. How does the writer create mood and atmosphere in this extract? The best way to improve your mark on the extract section is to complete practice questions in timed conditions. Read the page taken from the novel. Create your own question using the question stems above.

The essay question: 40 minutes Character or theme based. Of Mice and Men Blood Brothers Lord of the Flies Demonstrate an understanding of the whole novel Thoughtfully discuss characters and relationships Confident use of quotes Explain/Evaluate quotes Comment on words Comment on Techniques Demonstrate an understanding of social/historical context The essay question: 40 minutes Character or theme based.

The essay question: 40 minutes Of Mice and Men Blood Brothers Lord of the Flies Demonstrate an understanding of the whole novel Thoughtfully discuss characters and relationships Confident use of quotes Explain/Evaluate quotes Comment on words Comment on Techniques Demonstrate an understanding of social/historical context

Revise plot – know the key events and the order of them Create images to show the key events Watch videos which summarise the plot

Use in depth summaries to add detail to your plot knowledge Take a test Buddy up and create tests for your parents/friends

Learning quotes Ask questions to develop understanding: Roger, with a sense of delirious Abandonment leaned all of his weight on the leaver.” - Roger Roger, with a sense of delirious Abandonment leaned all of his weight on the …” - Roger “If there’s a beast, we’ll kill it!” - Jack “If there’s a beast, we’ll … it!” - Jack “Maybe it’s only …” - simon “Maybe it’s only us” - simon “Jack the Rules. You’re breaking the Rules” - Ralph “Jack the Rules. You’re breaking the …” - Ralph Ask questions to develop understanding: When/why/to whom do they say this? What theme does it help to show and how? - What contextual link could you make?

How does John Steinbeck use the character of Slim to highlight some aspects of American society in the 1930s? [20]

Write about the presentation of Jack in Lord of the Flies Write about the presentation of Jack in Lord of the Flies. Remember to support you answer with reference to the novel and to comment on its social, cultural and historical context.[20]

Unseen Poetry Comparison: 1 hour Unit 1 Section B (same paper as Of Mice and Men) One hour 30 marks What pupils need to do: Write a response which compares and contrasts two unseen poems which will be printed in the exam.

Summarize the poem in: 20 words 10 words 1 word

Summarize the poem in: 20 words 10 words 1 word

This makes the reader feel… Write about both poems and their effect on you. Show how they are similar and how they are different. Sentence stems Both writers… The two texts convey different attitudes… In …’s poem, the writer feels… Whereas/Similarly, the writer of … feels … This is evident… The writers express how…(embed quote) They use similar/different methods… The use of ___ (method) is effective in conveying… Both writers may have wanted to show the reader… There are clear differences… Subject terminology Language: Metaphors Alliteration Personification Simile Onomatopoeia Rhetorical question Adverbs Pronouns Sibilance Hyperbole Structure: Order of events Repetition First sentence Last sentence Tense changes Punctuation Juxtaposition Perspective Circular narrative Sentence Stems (Effects) This: shows conveys portrays implies communicates insinuates creates highlights displays alludes hints expresses (reader) This makes the reader… ask themselves wonder question agree sympathise assume remember believe This makes the reader feel… shocked amused disgusted outraged confused puzzled sadness melancholy frustration fury Use a speaking frame to structure responses to the poetry comparison. Point Evidence Method and Effects Point Evidence Method and Effects Link Comparative Statement

So what can you do to support? Regularly discuss the plot, characters and themes at home. Test your child on their knowledge and understanding of quotes. Encourage regular practice of answering extract and essay questions in timed conditions.