UNDERSTANDING, ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION Boys and Girls Club

Question 1: Summarising (4 Marks) One Direction met/formed a group in England/UK Their first record went straight to No. 1 in USA They are the most recent type of boy band They entered The X Factor separately X Factor persuaded them to join up and make a band They did not win X Factor Despite not winning, they were give a recording contract Their fame has spread through the internet.

Question 2: Similarities and Differences (3 Marks) Similarity: Both bands had incredible and fast record sales Differences: 1) One Direction had the internet to help them to achieve their rapid success. 2) The Beatles were a group you could look up to /respect

Question 3:Link Question!!! (2) Marks 1.“The Internet” 2.Links back to the idea that …. 3.“change” 4.Links forward to …..

Question 5: Analysis Question! (“Quote” + Comment/Effect) Word Choice “prepackaged” - suggests something made quickly: is fake or substandard. “(can sing quite) ably” – the word ably suggests skill or competence “(Crutch of) authenticity” – the word “authenticity” suggests genuine talent, ability, skill. (Imagery: a crutch is something you can lean on – something that will support you … in this case, their genuine or authentic talent will support them.

Question 7:Imagery (Follow the steps) 1.One Direction is being compared to a pizza 2.A pizza is made of lots of ingredients and can be cut up into pieces 3.One Direction is made up of pieces: Advertisers’ money helps to pay for the band Fans money pays for the products People argue over whether the band is genuine/pure (organic!) or prepackaged.

Question 8: Summary Question Americans now love One Direction 1D was created from X Factor 1D uses internet etc to spread its popularity 1D is often compared to other very successful groups (e.g. Beatles) 1D tries to make its music appeal to boys and girls 1D can sing reasonably well 1D very involved in the creation of their music 1D success is controlled by Simon Cowell 1D success largely due to two of its members 1D has followed a pattern/formula as used by other similar groups.