Paper 1(Fiction)

Section A tips:

• Look at the context of time from texts, as one will be in the 20th century and the other in the 21st century

• Skim source material beforehand

• Leave 5 minutes to proofread Section A

• Use direct, short embedded quotations

Question 1, Comprehension:

• 4 marks, 5 minutes

• AO1: spot and understand obvious and implied information and ideas in a text

Question 2, Language analysis:

• 8 marks, 15 minutes

• Method and Effect of the writer

• 2 paragraphs and a concluding statement

• AO2: explain how writers use words and structure to create effects and make readers think or feel a certain way, use subject terminology to back up your ideas

Question 3, Structure analysis:

• 8 marks, 15 minutes

• Structural methods and effects from the writer

• AO2: explain how writers use words and structure to create effects and make readers think or feel a certain way, use subject terminology to back up your ideas

Question 4, Evaluation:

• 20 marks, 20 minutes

• AO4: Judge and give your opinion on a text, using quotes or references to support your thoughts

Question 5:

• 40 marks, 45 minutes

• Plan for 10 minutes

• Proofread for 5 minutes

• AO5(24 marks): Write clearly and creatively using a suitable tone and style for your audience and purpose, organise your ideas so your writing flows well and makes sense

• AO6(16 marks): Use a wide range of vocabulary and sentence types to make your writing interesting and effective, check spelling and punctuation to keep your writing accurate

• No more than 2 main characters and one setting

• Limit dialogue

• RAMPOS: Repetition, a motif; Alliteration; Metaphor, extend and develop; Personification; Onomatopoeia, to evoke the senses and create atmosphere; Simile