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 45 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 45 mins 16 accuracy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.