Paper 1 Sentence Structures

Q2 How does the writer use language here to … - 8 marks, 10 mins

Firstly, the writer presents focus of the question as ___ (use tier 2 vocab/adjectives). For example, he/she states that “evidence” to show/emphasise/convey/suggest/portray ___. The use of method conveys the impression that ___ and the use of the word class “zoom in on a key word” further emphasises the idea that ___. As a result the reader is left with the feeling that ___ and they can see that focus of the question is ___.

Secondly …

Q3 How is the text structured to interest you as a reader? - 8 marks, 10 mins

In the first line/opening of the extract the writer creates a ___ tone/atmosphere at the start. He/she begins by stating “evidence” which immediately tells us that ___. The use of method helps to create this tone/atmosphere and the “key word/structural choice” mean the reader feels ___.

A change occurs when …

At the end of the extract …

Q4 To what extent do you agree with the statement? - 20 marks, 25 mins

I partially agree with the statement because ___. Firstly, the writer presents the focus of the statement when he/she states “evidence” which shows the reader that ___. The use of method demonstrates the idea that ___ and the word class “zoom in on a key word” successfully shows focus of the statement. The reader is left feeling ___.

I also agree with the statement because …

Finally, I disagree with the statement because (optional)

Q5 Narrative or Descripitive Writing - 40 marks, 45 mins

Descriptive writing : wide/overview, zoom in and out on different aspects of the image, focus on detail, ending - link back to the beginning, no speech. Narrative writing : character - no more than 3, setting, structure, plot, focus on writing skills rather than an over complicated plot, no speech