English Reading Questions Description of Reading Questions 3.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? EnglishGCSEWJEC Created by: HannahCreated on: 08-04-13 16:23 List or Find TRACK If the question is worth ten marks then include 11 or 12 quotes If you are asked to 'make a list' or 'list...' then do exactly that For the find questions it is not asking for a list of bullet points 1 of 8 Evidence TRACK Keep focused on the question Sometimes a little explanation is necessary 2 of 8 Explain TRACK Develop some of the points Include as much evidence as you can Occasionally use your own words to show you have understood Sometimes use two or three pieces of evidence to support one inference Use short quotations 3 of 8 Impressions TRACK Use your own words Be fluent Add comments of your own to evidence you have found to strengthen your answer Don't waste words or time, every sentence should make a point Link your impressions to evidence from the text 4 of 8 Attitudes TRACK Identify a range of thoughts and feelings Each thought or feeling must be clearly linked to evidence int he text Make sure your answer is focused on the question Include as much evidence as you can but remember it is not enough on its own Use the words from the question in your answer 5 of 8 Intended Audience TRACK Identify the specific audiences Do not rush into saying the leaflet is attracting everyone Look at the context and language The questions are about 'who' the piece attracts not 'how' Look at how the piece is presented, is it colourful? Each audience should be clearly linked to evidence from the text 6 of 8 Persuasive Techniques TRACK Don't use chunks of text Consider: Approach .Content Structure Tone Language Headlines and titles Pictures Presentation The question asks you to analyse how the writer persuades, not if you agree What is the intention behind each detail? What is the effect? When describing titles, avoid saying it makes the reader want to read on, use provocative, interesting or intriguing Analyse the detail rather than just spotting it 7 of 8 Comparinnd Contrasting Texts TRACK. Support ideas with reference to the text The question does not involve your opinions Create a table to help you see similarities and differences between the two texts 8 of 8
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