chatgpt

• How many marks is Section A: Reading worth?

  40 marks
• What are the types of questions in Section A: Reading?

  1. Summarise
  2. Explain Why
  3. What Impressions...?
  4. How Does the Writer...
  5. Synthesise
  6. Compare
• What is the requirement for the Summarise question type?

  Use bullet points only
• How should you express points in the Summarise question type?

  Use your own words — NO quotes
• How many marks does the Explain Why question type carry?

  Number of marks = number of points
• What should you include in the Explain Why question type?

  Connective + evidence + brief explanation
• How many points should you aim for in the What Impressions...? question type?

  Approx 6–7 points for 10 marks
• What should you focus on in the What Impressions...? question type?

  How the writer creates impressions
• What is the focus of the How Does the Writer... question type?

  Language and techniques used to persuade
• How many points should you aim for in the How Does the Writer... question type?

  Aim for 6–7 points for 10 marks
• What is the purpose of the Synthesise question type?

  Combine ideas from two texts
• How should you organize your answer in the Synthesise question type?

  Use subheadings for each text
• What should you use to link ideas in the Synthesise question type?

  Connectives like "Firstly" or "In addition"
• What is the goal of the Compare question type?

  Show similarities and differences between texts
• What should you use to keep your answer organized in the Compare question type?

  Subheadings for Text A and Text B
• What should you include for each text in the Compare question type?

  Clear points related to the question
• What is the maximum mark for the Proofreading Task in Section B?

  5 marks
• What does the Proofreading Task test?

  Grammar, punctuation, connectives
• How long should you plan for the Extended Writing task?

  5 minutes
• What is the structure for the Description or Narration option in Extended Writing?

  Aim for 5 paragraphs
• What should you include in the Description or Narration option?

  5 senses + figurative language
• What is the goal of the Exposition (Opinion Essay) option in Extended Writing?

  Express your view with arguments
• How many paragraphs should the Exposition (Opinion Essay) contain?

  5 paragraphs
• What should you use to develop each point in the Exposition option?

  Make point → give example → explain → link back
• What is the correct use of commas in a list?

  Separate items in a list
• When should you use commas after fronted adverbials?

  After introductory phrases or words
• What should you avoid when using commas?

  Using commas between two verbs without conjunction
• What is a simple sentence structure?

  One clause
• What is a compound sentence structure?

  Two clauses joined by conjunction
• What is a complex sentence structure?

  Main clause + subordinate clause
• What is a fronted adverbial?

  Starts sentences with adverbs or phrases
• What are some useful sentence starters for Description/Narration?

  • The air was thick with...
  • Suddenly, a sharp noise broke the silence...
  • His heart pounded as...
• What are some useful sentence starters for Exposition?

  • Firstly,
  • In addition,
  • On the other hand,
  • Finally, it is clear that...