Cards (32)

  • What is the total time allocated for the exam?
    1 hour 45 minutes
  • How long is Section A: Reading?
    45 minutes
  • How long is Section B: Writing?
    45 minutes
  • How much flex time is allocated?
    15 minutes
  • What are the main components of Section A: Reading?
    • Based on one fiction extract (20th/21st century)
    • Questions 1 to 4
    • Marks distribution: 4, 8, 8, 20
  • What is the command word for Question 1?
    List
  • What skill is tested in Question 1?
    Retrieval
  • How many marks is Question 1 worth?
    4 marks
  • What is a key tip for answering Question 1?
    Use only the lines specified in the question
  • What should you avoid in Question 1?
    Don’t explain or infer
  • What is the focus of Question 2?
    Language analysis
  • How many marks is Question 2 worth?
    8 marks
  • What is the recommended structure for Question 2?
    3 SQI paragraphs
  • What does SQI stand for in Question 2?
    Statement, Quotation, Inference
  • What should you focus on in Question 2?
    Word classes, connotations, imagery
  • What is a Grade 9 tip for Question 2?
    Explore multiple meanings/layers of words
  • What is the focus of Question 3?
    Structure analysis
  • How many marks is Question 3 worth?
    8 marks
  • What should you mention in Question 3?
    Beginnings, shifts, contrasts
  • What terms should you use in Question 3?
    Zoom, focus, narrative perspective
  • What is a Grade 9 tip for Question 3?
    Link structure to reader’s response
  • What is the focus of Question 4?
    Evaluation (Critical response)
  • How many marks is Question 4 worth?
    20 marks
  • What should you include in your response for Question 4?
    Methods and effects
  • What is a key tip for Question 4?
    Challenge or partially agree with the statement
  • What are the key components of Section B: Writing?
    • Descriptive or narrative writing
    • Marks: 40 (24 content, 16 technical accuracy)
    • Time: 45 minutes
  • How long should you write for in Question 5?
    45 minutes
  • What types of writing can you choose for Question 5?
    Description or narrative
  • What is a Grade 9 writing tip regarding sentence types?
    Use a range of sentence types
  • What should you include in your writing for Question 5?
    Figurative language
  • What structural features should you use in your writing?
    Cyclical structure, cliffhanger, flashback
  • What should you avoid in your writing?
    Avoid errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar