1. Objective: Can I practice answering a full exam question?
Homework IN: Booklet is due in on February 10th
Homework OUT: Revision booklet
Title: Exam practice
Date: 16 April 2019
Objective: Can I practice answering a full exam question?
Learning Outcomes
Grade
Key Words
All
I can use quotations from the novel to discuss the four characters. I can begin to explore what they might stand for. F
Loneliness
Symbolism
Context
Parallels
Mirroring
Foreshadowing E
Most
I can use well-chosen quotations from the novel to discuss the four characters. I can explore what they might stand for and what Steinbeck was trying to suggest through their characters. D C
Some
I can use apt quotations and details from the novel to discuss the four characters. I can analyse what the stand for and how Steinbeck uses language and structure to present them. I can make clear links to context. B
A-A*
Numeracy
Using PLCs for scoring
Literacy
Writing accurately
SMSC
& Values
Dealing with exam pressure

2. Exam-style question Part (a)
In this passage, how does Steinbeck present George? Refer closely to the passage in your answer.
and then Part (b)
How does Steinbeck present the theme of violence for people on the ranch at the time the novel is set?
(30 marks) (SPAG 4 marks)

3. Effect Reader Context Evidence Technique POINT
Always start using the words of the question:
In this passage Steineck presents…
Evidence
Use evidence from the novel:
He describes him as… “________________”.
Technique
If you can find a technique, discuss it:
Steinbeck uses __________ to….
Effect
Explain the effect:
This has the effect of….
Reader
Discuss the reader:
Steinbeck has done this so that the reader….
Context
Discuss the context:
In 1930s America….