1. Close Reading Feedback
“Despite Google…”
Close Reading Feedback

2. Read lines 1-7
b) How does the writer’s word choice in these lines help to convey his view of the importance of “physical libraries” (line 5)? Refer to two example in your answer A
Which answer is better, and why?
“cherished” suggests that libraries are loved / cared for emotionally (rather than just practically).
“cherished” suggests that libraries are an important part of some people’s lives and they enjoy the time spent there.
“peril” suggests that the loss of libraries presents a threat / risk / menace / danger to our society.
“peril” suggests that if people get rid of libraries then people could end up wanting them back instead of only having Google for information.

3. In your opinion, does the writer think Glasgow Council gave the library in Drumchapel a high priority? Justify your answer by close reference to lines U
How many marks would you award this answer, and why?
In my opinion the writer thinks the Glasgow City Council gave the library a low priority as he says it was “wooden shed”. This tells us it was a cheap, poorly constructed building, suggesting the council didn’t think the resource was worth spending a lot of money on.

4. 4. a) Show how the writer’s use of language in lines conveys his attitude to the “MTV Generation”. You should refer in your answer to such features as sentence structure, word choice, tone… 3A How many marks would you award this answer, and why? The writer’s attitude to the MTV generation is very negative as he says “old-fashioned”. The word “old-fashioned” suggests that the library is outdated.

5. Google Close Reading - Feedback
For Analysis: Word Choice questions, make your explanation specific to the word you have chosen to analyse.
For Understanding: Own Words questions, you should translate one piece of information for every mark the question is worth.
For any Analysis question you are set, make sure that your analysis answers the question you have been asked.
Don’t worry about the last question – we’ll deal with this later in the year.

6. Close Reading – Things to Focus On
These are the key issues that the “Saladin Days” passage raised:
Manage your time carefully, to make sure you attempt every question.
Answer every question – don’t leave gaps.
Analysis Questions:
Analyse 1 technique for every mark the question is worth (e.g. 4 marks – analyse 4 techniques).
“Own Words” Questions:
Check your answers to ensure that:
you haven’t used any words from the passage.
you haven’t changed the meaning of the information from the passage when you translate it.