by melaniewp | Aug 28, 2013 | AQA, ENG1H, English Language Exam, Exam Answers, GCSE, Question 2
Four amputations, 13 hours – one extraordinary swim Explain how the the headline and picture are effective and how they link to the text.The list of numbers in the headline ‘four’, ’13’ increase in magnitude showing exactly how ‘extraordinary’ the swim is,...
by melaniewp | Aug 27, 2013 | AQA, ENG1H, English Language Exam, Exam Answers, GCSE, Model Essays, Question 4
Now you need to refer to Source 3, Saved, and either Source 1 or Source 2. *beware of comparing all three4. You are going to compare two texts, one of which you have chosen. Compare the ways in which language is used for effect in the two texts. Give some...
by melaniewp | Aug 27, 2013 | AQA, ENG1H, English Language Exam, GCSE, Question 4
Question four is the nightmare question where students who usually score band three or four struggle to escape the clutches of band 2 (D-E grade). Some score almost no marks just because they don’t do what the question is asking…What goes wrong?Often,...
by melaniewp | Aug 26, 2013 | AQA, ENG1H, English Language Exam, Exam Answers, GCSE, Model Essays, Question 3
Yes, I am a GCSE examiner, and here is a quick video with tips on how to answer question three. Scroll down to get the student answer with grade…Now read Source 3, Saved, which is an extract from a non-fiction book. 3. Explain some of the thoughts and...
by melaniewp | Aug 25, 2013 | AQA, ENG1H, English Language Exam, GCSE, Question 2
Now read Source 2, the article and the picture which goes with it called, Trapped Chilean miners: rescue drill reaches their refuge at last by David Betty. 2. Explain how the headline and picture are effective and how they link to the text. (8 marks)David Betty’s...
