English Language: What do the examiners look for?

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  • Created by: Nuha
  • Created on: 24-05-12 18:37

Section A: Different Cultures and Traditions

1a) linguistic, grammatical, structural and presentational features of language; perceptive grasp of writer's ideas and the main themes; relevant connection between theme and technique; discriminative textual reference. (16 marks)

1b) developed and sustained understanding of themes and ideas; linguistic, grammatical, structural and presentational features of language; connect to writers ideas and perspectives; relevant connection between techniques and themes; discriminative textual references. (24 marks)

Top tips: Just remember to use quotes from the text throughout and try and embed them if you can; for example instead of saying, "the writer describes Anita as being the undisputed **** of the yard", you could say instead, "Anita is seen as the "undisputed **** of the yard" in…

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Afyad

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woah! this is really helpful thanks :)

Afyad

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i'll definitely do well now!

Nuha

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i'm glad I could help :)

Elysia Northall

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thankyou!x

Nuha

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Elysia Northall wrote:

thankyou!x

you're welcome :)