English Language GCSE Question 1 - Higher

How to get A/A* on question 1.

The question will ask 'What do we learn from ______ about ______'?

The question is worth 8 marks

You must spend no more than 12 minutes on it

Include embedded quotes

Identify 3 or 4 things you learn and put these things into your own words

DO NOT ANALYSE LANGUAGE IN Q1.



To get A/A*

Look for counter-arguments, contradictions or bias.


What you must do to do well 
· You have answered the question

· You have embedded quotes

· You have explained the article in your own words

· You have made 3-4 developed points

· You have not wasted time with an introductory sentence

What you should do to improve
· Read the question carefully and answer it

· Embed quotes / use quotes / use shorter quotes

· Explain in your own words don’t paraphrase or copy

· Make fewer points but develop them further

· Make more points

· Stop writing introductory sentences that will not get a mark

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To practice this skill read this article http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22680192 and explain what we learn about climbing Everest.  Remember you must read in 5 minutes and answer in no more than 12.