GCSE ENGLISH EXAM – Response to formative marking
Grade
Q2a What do we learn about
the character
Q2b Performance techniques
Q2c Importance of a theme
Q7a What do we learn about
the character
Q7b How the writer uses
language
Q7c Importance of a theme
Q11 or Q12
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Q2a
Point - Can I use adjectives to describe the what the character is like?
Evidence - Can I select, precisely, a quote that shows this?
Explanation - Can I explain how the quote supports the point I made
about the character?
Can I do this 3 times?
Q2b
Point - Can I use adjectives to describe how the character is feeling at
this point? And explain what is happening to make him feel like this?
Evidence – Can I select, precisely, a quote that shows this?
Explanation - Can I describe the performance techniques the actor
might use to create an impression of how the character is feeling? And
can I explain the effect this might have on the audience?
Can I do this 3 times?
Q2c
Point – Can I give ONE other place in the play where this theme is
important?
Evidence – Can I recount what happens at this point in the play?
Explanation - Can I explain how, in the storyline, this theme is
important: what lead to this and how it will affect the events to come?
And, can I comment on why this issue might have been important to the
writer (and why it might still be important)?
Q7a
Point - Can I use adjectives to describe what the character is like?
Evidence - Can I select, precisely, a quote that shows this?
Explanation - Can I explain how the quote supports the point I made
about the character?
Can I do this 3 times?
Q7b
Point – Can I use adjectives to describe an idea that is being presented?
And, can I identify a language technique the writer has used?
Evidence – Can I select, precisely, a quote that shows this?
Explanation – Can I explain why the writer might have chosen this
style/word/phrase/sentence type? And can I explain how it might have
an effect on the reader?
Can I do this 3 times?
Q7c
Point – Can I give ONE other place in the novel where this theme is
important?
Evidence – Can I recount what happens at this point in the novel?
Explanation - Can I explain how, in the storyline, this theme is
important: what lead to this and how it will affect the events to come?
And, can I comment on why this issue might have been important to the
writer (and why it might still be important)?
Q11 or 12
Purpose – Can I promote my point of view (be persuasive)?
Audience – Can I use suitable words and phrases – only using colloquial
language and/or humour if it is appropriate?
Form – Can I use the appropriate codes and conventions for the type of
writing I have chosen?
Planning – Can I come up with 3 ideas to develop with supporting
explanations and examples?
Vocabulary – Can I use the correct terminology for the topic? And, can I
choose effective, ambitious words and phrases that will engage my reader?
Spelling – Can I spell common words accurately and can I spell
ambitious words phonetically?
Punctuation – Can I use a wide range of punctuation accurately?
Sentence Structures – Can I use a varied range of effective
sentences? Can I maintain control of expression in my sentences?
Paragraphs – Can I use a range of paragraph lengths for effect?
Structure –Can I structure my ideas effectively, having a clear
beginning, middle and end? Can I link my ideas within and across
paragraphs, making use of appropriate cohesive devices – including
connectives?
The Hook – Have I engaged my reader from the very first line?