What does a C look like? Aim: to revise the skills I need to demonstrate to achieve a C

Exemplar Paragraphs Read the four paragraphs from different answers to Q5 Number them 1-4, with 1 being the best paragraph and 4 being the worst Do the same for the four paragraphs from different answers to Q6 Be prepared to explain why you think the best paragraphs deserve a C grade

Which question is which? 8 marks4 marks16 marks12 marks 12 marks24 marks Source 1Source 2Source 3 Sources of your choiceWhat do you learn about…? Compare presentationhow is language used to…? Explain/describe/inform argue/persuade

Question 5 How do I get a C? Minimum three paragraphs Use appropriate language Use a range of sentence lengths Use punctuation as much as you can, in the right places

Question 6 How do I get a C? Minimum four paragraphs Use persuasive language Use concession-rebuttal sentences (argue only) Use punctuation as much as you can, in the right places

Question 1 How do I get a C? 1a) Four bullet points, from different parts of Source 1 (i.e. not all from the opening paragraph) 1b) Full sentences, using quotations and taking information from different parts of Source 1

Question 2 How do I get a C? Make at least five points Use connectives to show you have developed your answer Use quotations from the source Use your own words to show inferences e.g. the scheme must be successful because it says they are ‘planning to expand it’

Question 3 How do I get a C? Explain how words and phrases are used Explain how language is used for different reasons e.g. to advise or to entertain Use quotations

Question 4 How do I get a C? Select presentation features from both sources Explain the effects of presentational features from both sources Compare the way the two sources look

Which question do these answers belong to? The first thing I learn is that the scheme is run in four major cities in the UK.

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Source 1 looks fun and exciting with all the colours, because it is aimed at children.

Dorking sparkled before me in the early morning sunlight.

The word ‘so’ is used a few times, ‘so much fun’, which makes the game seem even more exciting.

Check your own skills Tick every example of the following that you can find in your two answers: Appropriate/sophisticated language Persuasive techniques Sentence variety