1. Before we get started… complete the revision task - no notes/texts allowed!
What techniques does Blake use in this extract from ‘London’? HOW do they have an impact on the reader/audience?
In every cry of every man, In every infant's cry of fear, In every voice, in every ban, The mind-forged manacles I hear: How the chimney-sweeper's cry Every blackening church appals, And the hapless soldier's sigh Runs in blood down palace-walls.
Today, we’re revising:
Poetry
REMEMBER, REGULARLY REVISITING AND REVISING ALL THE TEXTS WILL ALLOW YOU TO WRITE THE BEST RESPONSES!
HERE

2. Literature Paper 1
GCSE Literature
Paper 1 Mon 22nd May
Read through your crib sheets and highlight anything relevant to you. Make a note of where you need to focus your revision. REVISION TASKS – DO THESE AT HOME TO IMPROVE! Answer the PITSTOP tasks in detail – rewrite paragraphs/essays and I will remark for you – IMPROVING IS ON YOU!!! Swap with someone with a similar target and improve one of their paragraphs by squeeeezing more from their chosen quote and adding insightful interpretation.
Grade boundaries:
9 – 61
8 – 56
7 – 45
6 – 42
5 – 36
4 – 30
3 – 18
2 – 14
1 - 7
5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

3. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
GCSE English Language
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Paper 1: Explorations in creative reading and writing
1 hour 45 mins
50%
Paper 2: Writer’s viewpoints and perspectives
1 hour 45 mins
50%
Reading – 40 marks 15 mins read and plan
Find four… 4 marks 5 mins
Language 8 marks 10 mins
Structure 8 marks 10 mins
Evaluate 20 marks 20 mins
Writing – 40 marks
Describe or narrate : choice from two questions 24 content mins 16 accuracy
Reading – 40 marks 15 mins read and plan
Select four… 4 marks 5 mins
Comprehension 8 marks 8 mins
Language 12 marks 12 mins
Compare 16 marks 20 mins
Writing – 40 marks
Write in a viewpoint
24 content mins 16 accuracy

4. Today’s objectives Paper 1 Q4 Do you know what evaluation means?
Tues 6th June
Today’s objectives
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Paper 1 Q4
Do you know what evaluation means?
Do you understand how to evaluate?
Can you evaluate orally using textual evidence?
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

5. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Success today
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Paper 1 Q4
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

6. Preparation for GCSE English Language
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Preparation for GCSE
English Language
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
AO1 – Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information
AO2 – Analyse language, structure
AO3 – Compare writer’s ideas (Paper 2 only)
AO4 – Evaluate texts critically (Paper 1 only)
AO5 – Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively
AO6 – Vocabulary, sentence structures and punctuation
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

7. Paper 1 Q4 What is evaluation?
Tues 6th June
Success today
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Paper 1 Q4 What is evaluation?
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

8. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Success today
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Paper 1 Q4 Evaluation in the context of this exam is explaining how well the writer has done something. A key word is ‘well’. You will be given an extract from a highly-acclaimed writer – never suggest they are a poor writer.
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

9. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
The question will be…
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Focus this part of your answer on the second half of the source from line… to the end. A student said ‘…’ To what extent do you agree? In your response, you could: • consider your own impressions of… • evaluate how the writer shows… • support your response with references to the text
Mark scheme from the exam board
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

10. Paper 1 Q4 mark scheme Paper 1: Paper 2: Tues 6th June Mon 12th June
Level
Skills descriptors
Level 4
Perceptive, detailed evaluation
16-20 marks
Shows perceptive and detailed evaluation:
Evaluates critically and in detail the effect(s) on the reader
Shows perceptive understanding of writer’s methods
Selects a judicious range of textual detail
Develops a convincing and critical response to the focus of the statement
Level 3
Clear, relevant evaluation
11-15 marks
Shows clear and relevant evaluation:
Evaluates clearly the effect(s) on the reader
Shows clear understanding of writer’s methods
Selects a range of relevant textual references
Makes a clear and relevant response to the focus of the statement
Level 2
Some evaluation
6-10 marks
Shows some attempts at evaluation:
Makes some evaluative comment(s) on effect(s) on the reader
Shows some understanding of writer’s methods
Selects some appropriate textual reference(s)
Makes some response to the focus of the statement
Level 1
Simple, limited evaluation
1-5 marks
Shows simple, limited evaluation:
Makes simple, limited evaluative comment(s) on effect(s) on reader
Shows limited understanding of writer’s methods
Selects simple, limited textual reference(s)
Makes a simple, limited response to the focus of the statement

11. Tips from the examiner 20 marks – 20 minutes
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Tips from the examiner
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
20 marks – 20 minutes
5 minutes to plan, 15 to write
You are strongly advised to agree with the statement – it is not an argument so you do not need to focus on counter arguing!!
There will always be a quote/statement and it will always be focused on second part of text
Write about all bullet points given – they are there to help
3 (INCREDIBLY DETAILED)/ 4 PEEEL paragraphs
Mark scheme from the exam board
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

12. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Tips from the examiner
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
AO4 content may include the evaluation of ideas such as:
what the themes/ideas in the story may be
what we understand about the character
what devices/objects could be/could symbolise
if there is a message or moral to the story
the linguistic choices
the use of striking imagery
change in tone
Mark scheme from the exam board
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

13. The question is … What will you actually be evaluating?
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
The question is …
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Focus this part of your answer on the second half of the source from line 16 to the end.
A student said ‘This part of the story, set during breakfast time, shows that Alex is struggling to cope with his mother’s illness.’
To what extent do you agree?
In your response, you could:
• consider your own impressions of Alex
• evaluate how the writer shows that Alex is struggling to cope
• support your response with references to the text
What will you actually be evaluating?
Mark scheme from the exam board
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

14. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
The question is …
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Focus this part of your answer on the second half of the source from line 16 to the end. A student said ‘This part of the story, set during breakfast time, shows that Alex is struggling to cope with his mother’s illness.’ To what extent do you agree? In your response, you could: • consider your own impressions of Alex • evaluate how the writer shows that Alex is struggling to cope • support your response with references to the text
Mark scheme from the exam board
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

15. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
The question is …
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
What could a writer do to present a character’s behaviour and personality?
Mark scheme from the exam board
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

16. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
What can a writer do…?
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Give yourself a point for each of the following: Use of any of ANIMALS Use of dialogue Use of specific word classes for effect (verb/noun/adverb…) Description of Alex’s thoughts (internal monologue) Pathetic fallacy (nature eg. the weather re-enforcing his feelings) Use of different narrative perspectives Punctuation Have we missed anything?
Mark scheme from the exam board
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

17. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
The question is …
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
TECHNIQUE SPOT!
On your table, come up with a list of techniques used from line 16 onwards in the text – how many can you find?
Mark scheme from the exam board
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

18. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
The question is …
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Focus this part of your answer on the second half of the source from line 16 to the end.
A student said ‘This part of the story, set during breakfast time, shows that Alex is struggling to cope with his mother’s illness.’
To what extent do you agree?
In your response, you could:
• consider your own impressions of Alex
• evaluate how the writer shows that Alex is struggling to cope
• support your response with references to the text
Now have a go at commenting on techniques used from line 16 onwards in the text. Aim to find as many as possible AND TO EXPLAIN HOW THE TECHNIQUE PRESENTS ALEX AS STRUGGLING.
Mark scheme from the exam board
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

19. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
The question is …
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Share your answer with someone with a similar target – which of their comments are most perceptive AND MOST CLEARLY EXPLAIN HOW WE KNOW ALEX IS STRUGGLING? Using the mark scheme to help you, consider how your partner could expand their answer even further. Swap advice and have a go at improving your response in a different coloured pen.
Mark scheme from the exam board
Bronze – know how to evaluate a text Silver – to explain how to evaluate Gold – to evaluate a text based on a given statement

20. Paper 1 Q4 mark scheme Paper 1: Paper 2: Tues 6th June Mon 12th June
Level
Skills descriptors
Level 4
Perceptive, detailed evaluation
16-20 marks
Shows perceptive and detailed evaluation:
Evaluates critically and in detail the effect(s) on the reader
Shows perceptive understanding of writer’s methods
Selects a judicious range of textual detail
Develops a convincing and critical response to the focus of the statement
Level 3
Clear, relevant evaluation
11-15 marks
Shows clear and relevant evaluation:
Evaluates clearly the effect(s) on the reader
Shows clear understanding of writer’s methods
Selects a range of relevant textual references
Makes a clear and relevant response to the focus of the statement
Level 2
Some evaluation
6-10 marks
Shows some attempts at evaluation:
Makes some evaluative comment(s) on effect(s) on the reader
Shows some understanding of writer’s methods
Selects some appropriate textual reference(s)
Makes some response to the focus of the statement
Level 1
Simple, limited evaluation
1-5 marks
Shows simple, limited evaluation:
Makes simple, limited evaluative comment(s) on effect(s) on reader
Shows limited understanding of writer’s methods
Selects simple, limited textual reference(s)
Makes a simple, limited response to the focus of the statement