English Language GCSE Question 4 - Higher

Q4: how language is used for effect

• 16 marks - 24 minutes 
• find 3 - 4 examples in each source 
• make comparisons: write about language in source X, use a connective, then write about a similar/different use of language in source Y 
• identify vivid language and linguistic techniques 
• make developed inferences / analyses of these quotes. 

What you need to do to do well 
· You have a structured answer that compares throughout

· You have identified similarities in language

· You have identified differences in language

· You have use the words ‘vivid language’

· You have used the words ‘language techniques’

· You have written 3 or 4 clear comparative paragraphs

· You have embedded quotes

· You have explained how language is appropriate to purpose and audience

What targets you may need
· Structure your answer using the model we developed

· Identify similarities in language

· Identify a difference in language

· Use the words ‘vivid language’

· Use the words ‘language technique’

· Write more paragraphs – there should be ¾

· Embed quotes

· Explain how language is appropriate to purpose and audience

· You have ‘technique spotted’ without explaining language.

· You have mentioned purpose & audience without linking to language

How Free Eschool suggest you get A/A*

How a C looks different from an A:

And what the examiner has to say about it:

How the method works:

	Text A	Text B
Compare one similarity linking using the words 'vivid language'
Compare second similarity using the words 'language technique’
Compare a difference showing language is different and linking to purpose & audience
Summarise why language is similar & different

English Language GCSE Question 3 - Higher

Q3: Thoughts and Feelings



1. The thoughts and feelings of the writer, not the reader's response

2. Cover the range of emotions and feelings in the text: not just one.

3. Use embedded quotes and explain in your own words, don't copy out or paraphrase.

4. DO NOT ANALYSE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES

5. Check the end - is there a twist?

6. 8 marks - 12 minutes.


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

Here's the Free Eschool video on how to achieve A/A* on Question 3

And what the examiner had to say about responses and what they are looking for

This question often asks you to look at the thoughts and feelings of people who have been on amazing adventures such as:

Simon Reeve and the opening of Tropic of Capricorn

Everest Climbers on the physical effect of altitude

Jon Krakauer Into the Wild

And the daddy of travel writing Michael Palin