1. Q4 GCSE English Unit 1 (Foundation) Section A – Reading
Compare the effects of presentational features in two texts. (12 marks) Q4
Section A
Reading
15 mins
Q1a
4 marks
6 mins
Q1b Q2
8 marks
12 mins Q3
12 marks
18 mins Q4
Section B Q5
16 marks
24 mins Q6
24 marks
36 mins
Total
80 marks
2 hrs 15 mins
Tip
Comment on specific similarities and differences in the way the texts appear on the page.

2. WALT: improve how we comment on presentational features in textsQ4
Band 3 Criteria
clear evidence that the texts are understood in relation to presentational features
clear comparison and/or cross reference of presentational features
clear analysis of the effect of the presentation
relevant and appropriate examples to support ideas

3. WALT: improve how we comment on presentational features in textsQ4
Source 1
Task (10 minutes)
Look at these two advertisements. What similarities and differences are there? Why do they appear in this way?
Source 2
Band 3 Criteria
clear evidence that the texts are understood in relation to presentational features
clear comparison and/or cross reference of presentational features
clear analysis of the effect of the presentation
relevant and appropriate examples to support ideas

4. Q4 Task (18 minutes) Answer to the question below.
WALT: improve how we comment on presentational features in texts
Source 1
Task (18 minutes)
Answer to the question below.
Source 2 Q4
Compare the effects of the presentational features in the two texts. (12 marks)
Band 3 Criteria
clear evidence that the texts are understood in relation to presentational features
clear comparison and/or cross reference of presentational features
clear analysis of the effect of the presentation
relevant and appropriate examples to support ideas

5. Q4 WALT: improve how we comment on presentational features in texts
Task (5 minutes)
Which elements of the Band 3 criteria are being met, and where?
Example A
Source 1 contrasts two colours to reinforce that the website compares things. These colours are also the main colours of the company brand, so you instantly know who they are when you see it. The word ‘ATTENTION!’ is big, bold, capitalised and emphasised by the exclamation mark to draw the reader towards the key message of the text. The meerkat is dressed in a sophisticated way even though he is a silly animal character, which makes the reader think the company is also sophisticated, but not without a sense of humour. Q4
Band 3 Criteria
clear evidence that the texts are understood in relation to presentational features
clear comparison and/or cross reference of presentational features
clear analysis of the effect of the presentation
relevant and appropriate examples to support ideas

6. Q4 WALT: improve how we comment on presentational features in texts
Task (5 minutes)
Which elements of the Band 3 criteria are being met, and where?
Example A (continued)
In comparison, source 2 also clearly shows that the website compares things because the man is holding his arms out in a way which makes you think he is weighing up options. The fact that the ‘gocompare.com’ logo appears above each hand implies that they are the the only option. Furthermore, the character is, like the meerkat, dressed smartly despite being a very silly man with a ridiculous grin on his face. Again, this suggests that the company is smart but friendly and humorous. Q4
Band 3 Criteria
clear evidence that the texts are understood in relation to presentational features
clear comparison and/or cross reference of presentational features
clear analysis of the effect of the presentation
relevant and appropriate examples to support ideas

7. Q4 WALT: improve how we comment on presentational features in texts
Task (10 minutes)
How could this answer be improved?
Example B
Source 1 has two different colours in the background which are the main colours of compare the meerkat. The word ‘ATTENTION!’ is big and bold which has an effect on the reader. The meerkat is a silly animal character which will make the reader laugh. It says ‘for cheap car insurance’ which makes the reader know what the company does.
Source 2 is all white and has the company logo on it twice. The man’s tie matches the logo. He is smiling because he thinks go compare is really good. He is holding up his hands to celebrate how good they are. His moustache is silly which will make the reader laugh. Q4
Band 3 Criteria
clear evidence that the texts are understood in relation to presentational features
clear comparison and/or cross reference of presentational features
clear analysis of the effect of the presentation
relevant and appropriate examples to support ideas

8. WALT: improve how we comment on presentational features in textsQ4
Source 1
Task (15 minutes)
Go back to your answer from the beginning of the lesson. Redraft it using the skills we have focused on this lesson.
Source 2
Band 3 Criteria
clear evidence that the texts are understood in relation to presentational features
clear comparison and/or cross reference of presentational features
clear analysis of the effect of the presentation
relevant and appropriate examples to support ideas

9. Compare the presentational devices of these advertisements.

10. Q4 GCSE English Unit 1 (Foundation) Section A – Reading
Compare the effects of presentational features in two texts. (12 marks) Q4
Section A
Reading
15 mins
Q1a
4 marks
6 mins
Q1b Q2
8 marks
12 mins Q3
12 marks
18 mins Q4
Section B Q5
16 marks
24 mins Q6
24 marks
36 mins
Total
80 marks
2 hrs 15 mins
Tip
Comment on specific similarities and differences in the way the texts appear on the page.

11. WALT: improve how we comment on presentational features in textsQ4
Band 3 Criteria
clear evidence that the texts are understood in relation to presentational features
clear comparison and/or cross reference of presentational features
clear analysis of the effect of the presentation
relevant and appropriate examples to support ideas

12. Task (10 minutes)
Look at these two images. What similarities and differences are there? What effect does each have on the reader?

13. The Case for Messi
City take title after day of footballing drama
Task (10 minutes)
The title for each one is now attached. How can you support your ideas from the last task with words from these headlines?

14. The Case for Messi
City take title after day of footballing drama
Q4. Compare how presentational features are used differently in both texts.