everything you need to know.

• What is the focus of the GCSE revision lesson discussed?

  Language paper one exam tips
• Why are there different tips provided in the lesson?

  Different styles of learning among students
• How many questions are there in language paper one?

  Five questions
• What does the first four questions of paper one assess?

  Reading comprehension
• What does the fifth question of paper one assess?

  Writing skills
• What is the suggested approach for question number one?

  Write a minimum of four statements
• What is the average mark nationally for question one?

  3.5 marks
• Why is question one considered easy?

  It requires minimal effort for good marks
• What is the focus of question number two?

  Language points from a text section
• How many paragraphs should you write for question two?

  At least two peel paragraphs
• What are the top five language techniques to look for in question two?

  Simile, metaphor, alliteration, pathetic fallacy, hyperbole
• What should you include when discussing sentence forms in question two?

  Use a declarative sentence as evidence
• How many separate points should you aim to write for question two?

  Eight separate points
• What is the recommended structure for question three?

  Two peel paragraphs contrasting beginning and end
• What is a common structure examiners look for in question three?

  Circular structure
• What phrase do examiners want to see in question three?

  The writer focuses on... because...
• How should you approach question four?

  Agree and write four peel paragraphs
• How many marks is question four worth?

  Twenty marks
• What is a key strategy for question four?

  Include a partial disagreement for evaluation
• What is the recommended question to choose for question five?

  Creative writing question
• What structure should you follow for the creative writing question?

  Story Mountain structure
• What are the key components of the Story Mountain structure?

  Beginning, build-up, crisis, resolution, ending
• What should you avoid in your creative writing ending?

  Avoid "it was all a dream" endings
• What is a suggested technique for engaging the reader in creative writing?

  Start in the middle of the action
• What should you focus on to make your writing interesting?

  Details and character development
• What is the main takeaway from the lesson regarding examiners?

  They reward interesting sentences
• What are the key strategies for answering language paper one questions?

  • Question 1: Write four statements
  • Question 2: Two peel paragraphs, eight points
  • Question 3: Contrast beginning and end
  • Question 4: Agree with partial disagreement
  • Question 5: Use Story Mountain structure
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to answering language paper one?

  Strengths:

  • Tailored to different learning styles
  • Encourages diverse thinking

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • May confuse students with conflicting advice
  • Some strategies may not suit all learners