1. Before we get started… complete the revision task - no notes/texts allowed!
Copy down this short extract and annotate with techniques, key words and connotations, Shakespeare’s message/intentions, context links, IMPACT of language on modern vs contemporary reader:
BENVOLIO:
I pray thee good Mercutio, let’s retire:
The day is hot, the Capels are abroad,
And if we meet we shall not scape a brawl,
For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring.
Today, we’re revising:
Romeo and Juliet
REMEMBER, REGULARLY REVISITING AND REVISING ALL THE TEXTS WILL ALLOW YOU TO WRITE THE BEST RESPONSES!
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2. 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

3. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Ready to learn
P1 Q2 and P2 Q3
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Remind me of your 3 top tips from the examiner from last lesson on language analysis questions! No looking at your notes!
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

4. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Today’s objectives
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Do you know what the questions for P1 Q2 and P2 Q3 are?
Can you use the examiners tips in your answers?
Can you text mark some sample answers?
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

5. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Success today
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology.
Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology.
Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

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
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

7. The question will be… Paper 1 Question 2 = 8 marks Paper 1: Paper 2:
Tues 6th June
The question will be…
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Paper 1 Question 2 = 8 marks
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

8. Paper 1 Q2 mark scheme Paper 1: Paper 2: Tues 6th June Mon 12th June
Level
Skills descriptors
Level 4 – ‘Perceptive, detailed analysis’
7-8 marks
Analyses the effect of the writer’s choices of LANGUAGE
Selects a judicious range of textual detail
Makes a sophisticated and accurate use of subject terminology
Level 3 –
‘clear, relevant explanation’
5-6 marks
Explains clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of LANGUAGE
Selects a range of relevant textual detail
Makes clear and accurate use of subject terminology
Level 2 –
‘some understanding and comment’
3-4 marks
Attempts to comment on the effect of LANGUAGE
Selects some appropriate textual details
Makes some use of subject terminology, mainly appropriately
Level 1 –
‘Simple, limited comment’
1–2 marks
Offers simple comment on the effect of LANGUAGE
Selects simple references
Makes simple use of subject terminology – not always appropriately

9. The question will be… Paper 2 Question 3 = 12 marks Paper 1: Paper 2:
Tues 6th June
The question will be…
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Paper 2 Question 3 = 12 marks
Mark scheme from the exam board
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

10. Paper 2 Q3 mark scheme Paper 1: Paper 2: Tues 6th June Mon 12th June
Level
Skills descriptors
Level 4 – ‘Perceptive, detailed analysis’
10-12 marks
Analyses the effect of the writer’s choices of LANGUAGE
Selects a judicious range of textual detail
Makes a sophisticated and accurate use of subject terminology
Level 3 –
‘clear, relevant explanation’
7-9 marks
Explains clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of LANGUAGE
Selects a range of relevant textual detail
Makes clear and accurate use of subject terminology
Level 2 –
‘some understanding and comment’
4-6 marks
Attempts to comment on the effect of LANGUAGE
Selects some appropriate textual details
Makes some use of subject terminology, mainly appropriately
Level 1 –
‘Simple, limited comment’
1–3 marks
Offers simple comment on the effect of LANGUAGE
Selects simple references
Makes simple use of subject terminology – not always appropriately

11. Your turn! Paper 2 Q3 Paper 1: Paper 2: Tues 6th June Mon 12th June
REMEMBER:
Statement (idea) answering the question
Quote (remember you can shorten it but NOT just one word)
Analysis of the quote
Terminology (simile/metaphor/hyperbole etc)
Close analysis of a particular word – the connotations/symbolism of that word
Effect of this word/technique on the reader
Writer’s intentions
Work together on your tables to create a 1 paragraph answer on your A4 paper
The Death Zone
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

12. Language Doughnuts Paper 1: Paper 2: Tues 6th June Mon 12th June
‘Heart of Gold’
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

13. Here the writer uses a metaphor.
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Language Doughnuts
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Here the writer uses a metaphor.
‘Heart of Gold’
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

14. Here the writer uses a metaphor.
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Language Doughnuts
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
This metaphor encourages a reader to feel respect for the person being described because they are shown as kind and generous.
Here the writer uses a metaphor.
‘Heart of Gold’
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

15. Here the writer uses a metaphor.
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Language Doughnuts
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Gold has positive connotations because it is precious, rare and valuable which creates a positive impression of the person described.
This metaphor encourages a reader to feel respect for the person being described because they are shown as kind and generous.
Here the writer uses a metaphor.
‘Heart of Gold’
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

16. Language Analysis Doughnuts
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Language Analysis Doughnuts
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
‘engulfing the ice-clad slopes effortlessly in a swirling mantle of hurricane-force winds ‘
‘Heart of Gold’
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

17. Sample Answers You have 4 sample answers for P1 Q2, in varying bands.
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Sample Answers
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
You have 4 sample answers for P1 Q2, in varying bands.
Using the mark scheme and working in pairs, note down where you think they have addressed the criteria and give them a mark out of 8 – please do not write on the sheets!
Which is the best? Which is the worst? Why?
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.

18. Paper 1 Q2 Sample answer 1: What do you think? What did they do well?
Tues 6th June
Paper 1 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Sample answer 1: What do you think?
What did they do well?
How could they improve?
Bronze – some comment on writer’s methods Silver – explanation of methods used in both texts Gold – analyse the methods used in both texts, focusing on ideas and perspectives

19. Sample answer 1: Level 1- 1 mark
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Paper 1 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Sample answer 1: Level 1- 1 mark
Took too long to focus on language
Simple textual detail
Simple comment on effect of language
Simple awareness of language; one simple comment on the effect of language; simple textual detail.
The rest of the response does not focus on language.
‘The writer says that the boy was scared’
Bronze – some comment on writer’s methods Silver – explanation of methods used in both texts Gold – analyse the methods used in both texts, focusing on ideas and perspectives

20. Paper 1 Q2 Sample answer 2: What do you think? What did they do well?
Tues 6th June
Paper 1 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Sample answer 2: What do you think?
What did they do well?
How could they improve?
Bronze – some comment on writer’s methods Silver – explanation of methods used in both texts Gold – analyse the methods used in both texts, focusing on ideas and perspectives

21. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Paper 1 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Sample answer 2: Level marks Some understanding of language; attempts to comment on the effect of language; some use of appropriate textual detail; some use of subject terminology. The comment on the effects of language in this response is better than the previous response on Level 1, but the explanation is not yet sufficiently developed to be considered clear. A typical L2 response sometimes offers synonyms for the selected word. Here, ‘aggressive’ is an appropriate synonym for ‘roaring’ but ‘unhappy’ is less successful.
‘In lines 6 – 11 the writer uses language to describe the storm
Bronze – some comment on writer’s methods Silver – explanation of methods used in both texts Gold – analyse the methods used in both texts, focusing on ideas and perspectives

22. Paper 1 Q2 Sample answer 3: What do you think? What did they do well?
Tues 6th June
Paper 1 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Sample answer 3: What do you think?
What did they do well?
How could they improve?
Bronze – some comment on writer’s methods Silver – explanation of methods used in both texts Gold – analyse the methods used in both texts, focusing on ideas and perspectives

23. Sample answer 3: Level 3 - 5 marks
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Paper 1 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Sample answer 3: Level marks
Clear understanding of language
One clear explanation of effects in 1st para.
Good use of subject terminology
Explanation of effects best so far.
The response could have been improved by a more specific analysis of the word ‘lashing’ and a greater range of examples.
‘‘In lines 6 – 11 the writer uses language to describe the effects of the storm by creating a semantic field’
Bronze – some comment on writer’s methods Silver – explanation of methods used in both texts Gold – analyse the methods used in both texts, focusing on ideas and perspectives

24. Paper 1 Q2 Sample answer 4: What do you think? What did they do well?
Tues 6th June
Paper 1 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Sample answer 4: What do you think?
What did they do well?
How could they improve?
Bronze – some comment on writer’s methods Silver – explanation of methods used in both texts Gold – analyse the methods used in both texts, focusing on ideas and perspectives

25. Sample answer 4: Level 4 – 7 marks
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Paper 1 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Sample answer 4: Level 4 – 7 marks
Perceptive understanding of language by the end.
Sophisticated and accurate use of subject terminology.
The analysis of the effects of language is better than the Level 3 response.
***The selection of language is the same as in some of the other answers, but it is how the student analyses it that is significant ***
‘The writer uses present participle verbs’
Bronze – some comment on writer’s methods Silver – explanation of methods used in both texts Gold – analyse the methods used in both texts, focusing on ideas and perspectives

26. How are you going to revise?
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
How are you going to revise?
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Level 5 – comment on the effect of language, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of language with sophisticated use of terminology.