Language Paper 1 Revision Booklet

English Language Paper 1 Revision
ExploraƟons in CreaƟve Reading and WriƟng

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Question 1
1. Read again the first part of the source, lines __ to __.
List four things about ________ from this part of the source.
[4 marks]
- Focus only on the lines the examiner tells you to read.

- You can use quotations or put the ideas in your own words.
- Simply list what you learn - don’t use SQI/PETER/PETAL/PEEL etc as
this question doesn’t need any inferences.
- Start each answer with the name of the character/thing e.g. ‘The bird...’
Question 2
2. Look in detail at this extract, from lines __ to __ of the source.
How does the writer use language here to describe _________?
[8 marks]
 Focus
on the lines the examiner tells Point
you to read. The writer describe ______ as being…
Evidence
 Remember that language mainly means
For example, ‘___________________’
words. Technique
 You
can also write about techniques This use of [INSERT DEVICE NAME]…
such as simile, personification, sensory The word ‘____’ is an interesting choice
language etc. of vocabulary because...
Explain
 Read through the text and highlight at
…it usually means… therefore...
least 3 ‘juicy’ examples of words and
...it helps to suggest/implies…
techniques.
...it has connotations of...
 Put a name on language devices. ...it helps the writer to convey…
 Say what words mean and then what …it is effective because it makes the
Question 3
3. You now need to think about the whole of the source.
This text is taken from… How has the writer structured the
text to interest you as a reader? [8 marks]
1) Look at the beginning: focus on the opening sentence/paragraph -
how has the writer used a narrative hook? What impression/
atmosphere does it create and why?
2) Now look in the middle: where and how does the writer shift the
focus/topic? Can you see any other structural devices like repetition,
juxtaposition, ‘shining a spotlight’ on a character, ‘zooming’ into a
closer detail etc?
3) Now look at the end: has the writer linked back [cyclical] to the
beginning? Have they left the reader on a cliff-hanger? How and
why do you think they’ve done this?
 Put a name on a structure devices and use quotations as your evi-
Sentence Stems
At the start of the extract, the writer immediately focuses our attention on
…
At the start of the extract, the writer hooks the reader straightaway with…
The writer then shifts the focus in paragraph __ when…
The writer uses juxtaposition in the next paragraph when…
At the end of the extract, the writer skillfully returns to…
At the end of the extract, the writer uses a cliff-hanger when…
For example.. For instance…
This is an effective structural device because…

This is an interesting structural feature because…
This helps the reader to understand… because…
Question 4
4. Focus this part of your answer on… from line __ to
_____. A student said ‘_________________’.
Writers use lots of different methods

to create impressions of characters, You will start your answer: ‘To a
places and atmosphere. large extent, I agree with…’
Here are some of the methods you
should be looking for in your ‘rich’ Point
sections:
The writer powerfully uses…
 Words—this is always the main The writer effectively…
method that you should be looking
The writer successfully uses…
for.
 Language devices e.g. simile/
metaphor/personification/ Evidence
exaggeration For example…
 Structural devices e.g.
repetition/juxtaposition/contrasts/
shifts in focus Technique & Explain
 Other devices e.g. humour and The use of the word … is effective
sarcasm because it helps to suggest…
The use of the [insert method] ….also
This question needs you to:
implies because ..
 Use ‘rich’ examples/quotations -
The writer’s use of [insert method]….
focus on 2-3 interesting methods
helps to reinforce the idea that …
put a box around them.
This helps to juxtapose with…
 Analyse how the devices help to
create the effect that the ‘student’
talked about in the question.
Reader Response
 Use analytical verbs.
This makes the reader feel/think…
 Evaluate how successful these
The reader is encouraged to…
devices are using adverbs and
Question 5
5. You will be given two tasks to choose from based on a picture or
a written scenario. It doesn’t matter which one you choose:
 BOTH need you to describe [characters and places] and narrate

[tell a story].
 BOTH tasks are there to simply inspire you, but you can
approach them in any way you like as long as you show off
your creative writing skills.
Keep it simple by writing the opening of a story for whatever task

you choose.
Question 5: planning our structure

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English Language Paper 1 Revision

ExploraƟons in CreaƟve Reading and WriƟng

- Focus only on the lines the examiner tells you to read.

For example.. For instance…

This is an effective structural device because…

Writers use lots of different methods

 BOTH need you to describe [characters and places] and narrate

Keep it simple by writing the opening of a story for whatever task

Question 5: planning our structure

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