PAPER 1 – th WEDNESDAY 17 MAY ROMEO AND JULIET EXTRACT (QUESTION A) e.g. Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Tybalt in this extract Ensure that you analyse language/structure/form You do not need an intro but need three paragraphs • • • • TOP TIPS Ensure that every quote has at least two points made about it and each technique is linked to effect on reader – this will help it to feel developed You must discuss language form and structure throughout Subject terminology must be accurate – don’t call personification a metaphor, don’t call anaphora a list, etc. Consider how language and structure intertwine - how does the sentence structure emphasise the effect of language? How does the narrative voice (form) impact the language choice. Level 4 13-16 Marks • The response is focused and detailed. Analysis of language, form and structure features and their effect on the reader is sustained. • Relevant subject terminology is used accurately and appropriately to develop ideas. Level 5 17-20 Marks • The response is a cohesive evaluation of the interrelationship of language, form and structure and their effect on the reader. • Relevant subject terminology is integrated and precise. ROMEO AND JULIET B - QUESTION B e.g. What is the significance honour elsewhere in the text? You must refer to the context of the play in your answer Ensure that you have an intro and three paragraphs • • • • • TOP TIPS Before you begin, plan 3 paragraphs that link to the question - Ensure that by the third paragraph, your paragraphs link in some way! What is your overall argument? / THESIS Ensure that you include an intro and conclusion - You should ensure that your introduction includes a thesis that directly addresses the question and an explanation of Shakespeare’s overall themes and ideas Ensure that you choose a range of quotes from the beginning, middle and end of the text. These can be paraphrased. Ensure that you offer specific contextual details; don’t be vague How is the reader’s view of the text affected by context? Does the text challenge commonly held views? Is the author conforming or transgressing societal expectations? Level 4 13-16 Marks • • • • Level 5 17-20 Marks • • • • The response has a developed personal response and thorough engagement, fully related to the text. The critical style is sustained, and there is well-developed interpretation. Well-chosen references to the text support a range of effective points. There is sustained comment on relevant context and detailed awareness of the relationship between text and context. There is an assured personal response, showing a high level of engagement with the text. A critical style is developed with maturity, perceptive understanding and interpretation. Discerning references are an integral part of the response, with points made with assurance and full support from the text. There is excellent understanding of context, and convincing understanding of the relationship between text and context is integrated into the response. AN INSPECTOR CALLS e.g. Explore the importance of Gerald in the play. e.g. How is appearance significant in An Inspector Calls You must refer to the context of the play in your answer Ensure that you have an intro and three-four paragraphs • • • • • TOP TIPS Before you begin, plan 4 paragraphs that link to the question - Ensure that by the third paragraph, your paragraphs link in some way! What is your overall argument? / THESIS Ensure that you include an intro and conclusion - You should ensure that your introduction includes a thesis that directly addresses the question and an explanation of Priestley’s overall themes and ideas Ensure that you choose a range of quotes from the beginning, middle and end of the text. These can be paraphrased. Ensure that you offer specific contextual details; don’t be vague How is the reader’s view of the text affected by context? Does the text challenge commonly held views? Is the author conforming or transgressing societal expectations? Level 4 13-16 Marks • • • • • Level 5 17-20 Marks • • • • • The response has a developed personal response and thorough engagement, fully related to the text. The critical style is sustained, and there is well-developed interpretation. Well-chosen references to the text support a range of effective points. Sustained comment is offered on relevant contexts. There is detailed awareness of the relationship between text and context. There is an assured personal response, showing a high level of engagement with the text. A critical style is developed with maturity, perceptive understanding and interpretation. Discerning references are an integral part of the response, with points made with assurance and full support from the text. There is excellent understanding of context, Understanding of the relationship between text and context is integrated convincingly into the response. PAPER 2 – th WEDNESDAY 24 MAY JEKYLL AND HYDE EXTRACT (QUESTION A) e.g. Explore how Stevenson presents Dr Jekyll’s laboratory in this extract Ensure that you analyse language/structure/form You do not need an intro but need three paragraphs • • • • TOP TIPS Ensure that every quote has at least two zoom points made about it and each technique is linked to effect on reader – this will help it to feel developed You must discuss language form and structure throughout Subject terminology must be accurate – don’t call personification a metaphor, don’t call anaphora a list, etc. Consider how language and structure intertwine - how does the sentence structure emphasise the effect of language? How does the narrative voice (form) impact the language choice. Level 4 13-16 Marks • The response is focused and detailed. Analysis of language, form and structure features and their effect on the reader is sustained. • Relevant subject terminology is used accurately and appropriately to develop ideas Level 5 17-20 Marks • The response is a cohesive evaluation of the interrelationship of language, form and structure and their effect on the reader. • Relevant subject terminology is integrated and precise. JEKYLL AND HYDE B e.g. Explore how secrecy is used elsewhere in the novel. In your answer you must consider: • Who has concealed information • What methods are used to conceal secrets • • • • TOP TIPS Before you begin, plan 3 paragraphs that link to the question - Ensure that by the third paragraph, your paragraphs link in some way! What is your overall argument? Ensure that you include an intro and conclusion - You should ensure that your introduction includes a thesis that directly addresses the question and an explanation of Stevenson’s overall themes and ideas Ensure that you zoom into every quote - You do not need to name techniques or analyse close language, structure, form but you must explain how it impacts the reader in some way and how it links to your overall interpretation Ensure that you remain formal throughout and that you comment on wider themes beyond the question what is Stevenson saying through violence? Level 4 13-16 Marks • • • Level 5 17-20 Marks • • • The response has a developed personal response and thorough engagement, fully related to the text. The critical style is sustained and there is welldeveloped interpretation. Well-chosen references to the text support a range of effective points. There is an assured personal response, showing a high level of engagement with the text. A critical style is developed with maturity, perceptive understanding and interpretation. Discerning references are an integral part of the response, with points made with assurance and full support from the text. ANTHOLOGY POETRY e.g. Re-read Exposure. Choose one other poem from the Conflict anthology. Compare how war is presented in the two poems. In your answer, you should consider the: • poets’ use of language, form and structure • influence of the contexts in which the poems were written • • • • • TOP TIPS Level Ensure that you discuss both similarities and 5 differences in your essay; you should ensure that every paragraph talks about both poems Ensure that every paragraph discusses form or structure; try to link these to how they emphasise language Every paragraph must include a language point for both poems, and these should be linked to how they impact the readers view of the set theme Subject terminology must be accurate – don’t call personification a metaphor, don’t call anaphora a list, etc. How is the reader’s view of the text affected by context? Does the text challenge commonly held views? Is the author conforming or transgressing societal expectations? 17-20 • The writing is informed by perceptive Marks comparisons and contrasts, with a varied and comprehensive range of similarities and/or differences between the poems considered. • There is perceptive grasp of form and structure and their effect. • The response offers a cohesive evaluation of the poets’ language and its effect on the reader. • Relevant subject terminology is integrated and precise. • There is excellent understanding of context, and convincing understanding of the relationship between poems and context is integrated into the response. • • • • • • TOP TIPS Ensure that you discuss both similarities and differences in your essay; you should ensure that every paragraph talks about both poems Before you begin, plan 3 paragraphs that link to the question - Ensure that by the third paragraph, your paragraphs link in some way! What is your overall argument/THESIS? Ensure that you include an intro and conclusion - You should ensure that your introduction includes a thesis that directly addresses the question and how both poets see the theme Ensure that every paragraph discusses form or structure; try to link these to how they emphasise language Every paragraph must include a language point for both poems, and these should be linked to how they impact the readers view of the set theme Subject terminology must be accurate – don’t call personification a metaphor, don’t call anaphora a list, etc. UNSEEN POETRY In your answer, you should compare: the ideas in the poems the poets’ use of language the poets’ use of form and structure. Use evidence from the poems to support your comparison. Level 5 17-20 • The writing is informed by perceptive Marks comparisons and contrasts, with a varied and comprehensive range of similarities and differences between the poems considered. • There is an assured personal response, showing a high level of engagement with the text and discerning choice of references to the text. • A critical style is developed with maturity, perceptive understanding and interpretation with discerning choice of references to the text. • There is perceptive grasp of form and structure and their effect. • The response offers a cohesive evaluation of the poets’ language and its effects on the reader. • Relevant subject terminology is integrated and precise
