paper 1

• What percentage of your GCSE English Language grade does Paper One account for?

  40%
• What type of text will you receive in Paper One?

  An unseen extract from a fictional text
• How many marks is each section of Paper One worth?

  40 marks
• How much time should you spend on Paper One?

  1 hour 45 minutes
• What is the structure of the reading section in Paper One?

  • One hour for reading
  • 40 marks total
  • 5 questions
• What should you do first when approaching the reading questions?

  Read the questions and unpack them
• How should you mark the text when answering questions?

  Rule off each section appropriately
• What are the marks and time allocations for Questions 1 and 2?

  • Each is worth five marks
  • Should take seven minutes
• What type of skill does Question 1 require?

  Locate and retrieve
• What type of skill does Question 2 require?

  Inference
• What are the marks and time allocations for Questions 3 and 4?

  • Each is worth ten marks
  • Should take twelve minutes
• What do Questions 3 and 4 require you to comment on?

  The writer’s style
• How many marks is Question 5 worth?

  Ten marks
• What skill does Question 5 require?

  Evaluation skills
• What are the common question stems in Paper One?

  • Q1: Locate and retrieve
  • Q2,3,4: How does…
  • Q5: Critical evaluation
• What type of response is acceptable for a list question?

  A brief and to-the-point list
• What might you be asked about regarding a character?

  A character's relationship
• What should you always do when giving your opinion about a character or situation?

  Agree with the examiner first
• What types of impressions might you be asked to evaluate in Paper One?

  • Drama and tension
  • Atmosphere
  • Situations or experiences characters have had
  • Your opinion about a character or situation
• What is the time allocation for each question in Paper One?

  Varies by question type
• Why is it important to unpack the questions in Paper One?

  To understand what is being asked
• What is AO1 focused on in writing assessments?

  Interpreting information and summarising ideas
• What does AO2 require students to do?

  Analyse language, form, and structure
• What is the focus of AO3 in writing assessments?

  Comparing viewpoints
• What does AO4 involve in writing assessments?

  Evaluating texts
• What is the purpose of AO5?

  Communicate using different forms, purposes, and audiences
• What does AO6 refer to in writing assessments?

  VSSPS
• What are the key components of the Creative Writing task?

  • Duration: forty-five minutes
  • Total marks: 40 (24 for content, 16 for VSSPS)
  • Answer one question from four titles
• What tense should be used in Creative Writing?

  Past tense
• What type of experiences should be included in Creative Writing?

  Personal experiences that are realistic
• What is the recommended time frame for the character's life in Creative Writing?

  No more than a few hours
• How many characters should be included in the Creative Writing task?

  Two or three characters
• How many lines of speech should be included in the Creative Writing task?

  Two or three lines of speech
• What is the first step recommended before writing the story?

  Plan your story first
• What should be included in the story to enhance it?

  Descriptive details
• What does "show not tell" mean in Creative Writing?

  Illustrate emotions through details
• How can a writer entertain the reader in Creative Writing?

  Through details, figurative language, and hyperbole
• What perspective should be maintained throughout the story?

  Stick to the same perspective
• What should be checked carefully after writing?

  Spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• How should paragraphs be structured in Creative Writing?

  In a varied and purposeful manner