1. Before we get started… complete the revision task!
Read the passage below then answer the question in SEI format (don’t forget close analysis!) How does the writer use language to describe the man effectively?
On an evening in the latter part of May a middle-aged man was walking homeward from Shaston to the village of Marlott, in the adjoining Vale of Blakemore or Blackmoor. The pair of legs that carried him were rickety, and there was a bias in his gait which inclined him somewhat to the left of a straight line. He occasionally gave a smart nod, as if in confirmation of some opinion, though he was not thinking of anything in particular. An empty egg-basket was slung upon his arm, the nap of his hat was ruffled, a patch being quite worn away at its brim where his thumb came in taking it off. Presently he was met by an elderly parson astride on a gray mare, who, as he rode, hummed a wandering tune.
Today, we’re revising:
Language P2 Q3
REMEMBER, YOU CAN PICK UP ANY BOOK AND CREATE YOUR OWN LANGUAGE PAPER QUESTIONS FOR REVISION!

2. 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

3. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Paper 1 Q3
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
What might you comment on about how the focus of a text changes on P1 Q3?
Level 5 – comment on the effect of structure, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of structure, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of structure with sophisticated use of terminology.

4. Today’s objectives Do you know the structure of paper 1 question 3?
Tues 6th June
Today’s objectives
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Do you know the structure of paper 1 question 3?
Do you understand what the examiner is looking for?
Can you review and set yourself a target for next time?
Level 5 – comment on the effect of structure, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of structure, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of structure with sophisticated use of terminology.

5. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Success today
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Level 5 – comment on the effect of structure, with some appropriate subject terminology.
Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of structure, with accurate use of terminology.
Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of structure with sophisticated use of terminology.
Level 5 – comment on the effect of structure, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of structure, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of structure with sophisticated use of terminology.

6. 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 structure, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of structure, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of structure with sophisticated use of terminology.

7. How has the writer structured the text to interest you as a reader?
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
The question will be…
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
For this question, you will need to refer to the WHOLE of Source A. The question will inform you whether the extract comes from the beginning, middle or end of the novel. This is important!
How has the writer structured the text to interest you as a reader?
You could write about:
• what the writer focuses your attention on at the beginning
• how and why the writer changes this focus as the source develops
• any other structural features that interest you.
8 marks (10 minutes))
Level 5 – comment on the effect of structure, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of structure, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of structure with sophisticated use of terminology.

8. Paper 1 Q3 mark scheme Paper 1: Paper 2: Tues 6th June Mon 12th June
Level
Skills descriptors
Level 4 – ‘Perceptive, detailed’
7-8 marks
Shows detailed and perceptive understanding of structural features:
• Analyses the effects of the writer’s choice of structural features
Selects a judicious range of examples
• Makes sophisticated and accurate use of subject terminology
Level 3
Clear, relevant explanation
 5-6 marks
Shows clear understanding of structural features:
• Explains clearly the effects of the writer’s choice of structural features
• Selects a range of relevant examples
• Makes clear and accurate use of subject terminology
Level 2 – Some understanding and comment
 3-4 marks
Shows some understanding of structural features:
• Attempts to comment on the effect of structural features
• Selects some appropriate examples
• Makes some use of subject terminology, mainly appropriately
Level 1
Simple, limited comment
 1-2 marks
Shows simple awareness of structural features:
• Offers simple comment on the effect of structure
• Selects simple references or examples
• Makes simple use of subject terminology, not always appropriately

9. General class feedback
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
P1 Q3
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Make notes!
Common mistakes
3 x SEI paragraphs – don’t overdo it – as long as you discuss technique, give evidence and talk about impact you’re fine!
You are telling me what the writer does (structural features) but not WHY the writer may have done this – build tension, sympathise with characters, engage a reader’s interest, create an atmosphere of…
STOP SAYING ‘MAKES THE READER WANT TO READ ON’ – you are physically paining me.
General class feedback
Use the bullet points as sentence starters
Explicitly state ‘the reader’ throughout – how does whatever is happening make us feel about the characters/plot/atmosphere?
Revise WHAT TO DISCUSS – time/mood/hooks/atmosphere/perspective
BLACK/BLUE PENS!
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.

10. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Paper 1 Q3
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
On your answer…..
Highlight in 3 separate colours where you have discussed the 3 bullet points given –
what the writer focuses your attention on at the beginning
• how and why the writer changes this focus as the source develops
• any other structural features that interest you.
INCLUDE A KEY!
Then, look at what you’ve missed. Using the feedback and the mark scheme, re-draft your mini-mock answer in a different coloured pen to see if you can improve it.
Level 5 – comment on the effect of structure, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of structure, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of structure with sophisticated use of terminology.

11. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Paper 1 Q3
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Using the feedback and the mark scheme, re-draft your mini-mock answer in a different coloured pen to see if you can improve it. Swap with a partner – use the mark scheme to give them a mark
Level 5 – comment on the effect of structure, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of structure, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of structure with sophisticated use of terminology.

12. How has the writer structured the text to interest you as a reader?
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Paper 1 Q3
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
How has the writer structured the text to interest you as a reader?
You could write about:
• what the writer focuses your attention on at the beginning
• how and why the writer changes this focus as the source develops
• any other structural features that interest you.
8 marks (10 minutes)
Level 5 – comment on the effect of structure, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of structure, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of structure with sophisticated use of terminology.

13. For the rest of the lesson…
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
For the rest of the lesson…
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
TASK 1: Organise your notes – make sure things are in the correct order in your folder/hole punched etc. Order your language revision by question so it is easy to find. TASK 2: Create a beautiful set of revision notes of top tips for language analysis TASK 3: ‘Magpie’ phrases from GOOD sample answers
Level 5 – comment on the effect of structure, with some appropriate subject terminology. Level 6 – explain clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of structure, with accurate use of terminology. Level 7/8/9 – analyse the effect of the writer’s choices of structure with sophisticated use of terminology.