1. 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

2. What might you need to include when analysing language? Make a list!
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Ready to learn
P1 Q2 and P2 Q3
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
What might you need to include when analysing language? Make a list!
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.

3. 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?
Do you understand how to answer language analysis questions?
Can you practice answering a question for P1 Q2 and/or P2 Q3?
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
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.

5. 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.

6. The question will be… Paper 1 Question 2 = 8 marks and 10 minutes
Tues 6th June
The question will be…
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Paper 1 Question 2 = 8 marks and 10 minutes
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. 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

8. The question will be… Paper 2 Question 3 = 12 marks and 12 minutes
Tues 6th June
The question will be…
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Paper 2 Question 3 = 12 marks and 12 minutes
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.

9. 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

10. ‘use language’ = always for a purpose!
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Answering a language analysis question
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
AO2: explain, comment on and analyse how written texts use language to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support their views
‘use language’ = always for a purpose!
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.

11. Answering a language analysis question
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Answering a language analysis question
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Notes!
Paper 1 Q2 – 8 marks: what the examiner says:
Use the bullet points listed in the question
BUT if you only cover the bullet points, you will gain less marks.
Higher answers focus on the methods used.
You don’t HAVE to cover all 3 bullet points – discussing the effect the language has is the most important and an absolute must.
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. Answering a language analysis question
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Answering a language analysis question
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Notes!
Paper 1 Q2 – 8 marks: what the examiner says:
Bands 1/2 (marks 1-4) will miss out terminology when analysing the language, or use ‘sentence’ or ‘word’.
Accurate terminology is VITAL for higher marks BUT useless without talking about the effect – don’t technique spot!
Roughly, you should make 3 points about the language. You could make 2 points but only if language is analysed very closely.
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. Answering a language analysis question
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Answering a language analysis question
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Notes!
Paper 1 Q2 – 8 marks: what the examiner says:
DON’T talk about sentence forms – too difficult for language analysis.
DO NOT use just one word quote – use the sentence to quote and THEN break it down to closely analyse one word from the sentence.
Don’t write out a really long quote if you don’t need it – shorten it to include only the most important parts.
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. Answering a language analysis question
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Answering a language analysis question
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Notes!
Paper 1 Q2 – 8 marks: what the examiner says:
The examiner advises that, even though it asks you to focus on a few specific lines, READ THE WHOLE EXTRACT FIRST to give you a better understanding of the text as a whole.
Look for what makes the writing interesting.
What does the writer want us to think and feel?
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. Answering a language analysis question
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Answering a language analysis question
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Notes!
Paper 2 Q3 – 12 marks: what the examiner says – same skills as Paper 1 Question 2!
This answer is longer than on paper 1 – so you are expected to give a more detailed response
READ THE QUESTION CAREFULLY because you will be asked to focus on either text A, B OR specific extracts.
Roughly 3 paragraphs – 4 paragraphs if they follow a formula-type structure.
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. Structuring your answer
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Structuring your answer
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Notes!
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
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. Our turn! Paper 1 Q2 Paper 1: Paper 2: Tues 6th June Mon 12th June
Shared write – can we write a para. together?
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. What are our top tips for language analysis questions?
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
What are our top tips for language analysis questions?
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Give me 3 top tips from today’s lesson!
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.

19. 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.