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Monday, 4 November 2013
READ THIS POWERPOINT!!!
If you read nothing else for the writing section, make sure you read THIS WHOLE POWERPOINT.
IT WILL REALLY HELP YOU!!!
(I made it)
Writing Powerpoint
VERY VERY IMPORTANT.
Good luck everyone,
NW
IT WILL REALLY HELP YOU!!!
(I made it)
Writing Powerpoint
VERY VERY IMPORTANT.
Good luck everyone,
NW
Making Sure you don't run out of IDEAS in your WRITING TASKS.
If you think you're going to run out of ideas, here are some ideas of things you could include in your writing tasks:
Shorter task - Inform/Describe
*Use a story or anecdote to talk about one aspect of it.
*Use your senses to describe what you can feel/hear/smell etc
*Use extended descriptive language to add more detail - personifications, metaphors, similes etc.
* Use a TELESCOPE method:
In the Telescope method, you start off by describing something 'zoomed out'and then you gradually zoom in with each paragraph. For example:
P1. - You describe a whole forest in detail
P2. - You describe a single tree in detail
P3. - You describe a branch in detail
P4 - You describe a bird's nest on the end of the branch in detail.
OR
P1 - You describe a school building
P2 - You describe one of the classrooms
P3 - You describe and argument in the classroom
P4 - You describe the look on somebody's face as the argument takes place.
Get it?
Longer Task - Argue/Persuade
Make sure you order your writing by pre-planning lots of well thought out reasons.
If you can't think what to add, try the following:
*Anecdotes/stories
*Interviews
*Surveys with the public
*Quotes from experts (which you can just make up)
*An emotional speech about your honest feelings.
*A flattering speech towards the person you're speaking to.
Hope this helps
NW
Shorter task - Inform/Describe
*Use a story or anecdote to talk about one aspect of it.
*Use your senses to describe what you can feel/hear/smell etc
*Use extended descriptive language to add more detail - personifications, metaphors, similes etc.
* Use a TELESCOPE method:
In the Telescope method, you start off by describing something 'zoomed out'and then you gradually zoom in with each paragraph. For example:
P1. - You describe a whole forest in detail
P2. - You describe a single tree in detail
P3. - You describe a branch in detail
P4 - You describe a bird's nest on the end of the branch in detail.
OR
P1 - You describe a school building
P2 - You describe one of the classrooms
P3 - You describe and argument in the classroom
P4 - You describe the look on somebody's face as the argument takes place.
Get it?
Longer Task - Argue/Persuade
Make sure you order your writing by pre-planning lots of well thought out reasons.
If you can't think what to add, try the following:
*Anecdotes/stories
*Interviews
*Surveys with the public
*Quotes from experts (which you can just make up)
*An emotional speech about your honest feelings.
*A flattering speech towards the person you're speaking to.
Hope this helps
NW
Planning your writing tasks.
Making sure you have enough to write is all down to your planning.
Before you start writing, use a hairy spider diagram. Like this...
Before you start writing, use a hairy spider diagram. Like this...
Each leg is a paragraph and each hair on the leg is an idea of something you could include. You'll need about 6 paragraphs for the shorter task and about 8 for the longer one!
Question 4 - The COMPARE question (Presentational features)
Right everyone,
I genuinely believe that this is the easiest of the reading questions. The way you write your paragraphs is slightly more complicated, but the skills you need are really not very tough at all.
Firstly, consult your 'How to get your C' booklet that I gave you earlier. It has a full list of presentational features which you should be looking out for: Pictures, Diagrams, Colours, Layout, Headings, Subheadings, Logos, Links, Adverts, Fonts etc.
All you have to do is compare about 6 of those between TWO of the texts.
Here is how you should set out your paragraphs:
Here is an example answer for the same exam paper I showed you earlier.
The question is:
I have chosen source …1… and …2...
compare the way they look.
Here is my example answer:
Paragraph 1
The first way that I would like to compare the two texts is the way they use pictures. In text one, the picture is very effective because it shows the actor Johnny Depp, and the reaction of the girl who he came to visit. They both look very happy. This is effective because the target audience will want to read the article when they see the clear view of a famous actor's face. Also, the fact that it shows the girl looking very happy will make the article seem more interesting as people will wonder why such a famous character has visited a school. On the other hand, the use of pictures in text 2 is a little bit better. In this picture, the photographer has caught a rescue rope being thrown mid-air. His makes it almost feel as if the rescue is happening as we speak! This will make readers want to read more quickly to get all the details.
Paragraph 2
The second way in which we could compare the two texts is through their use of colour. In text 2, the background is mainly blue, and a lot of orange is also used. This is useful for two reasons. Firstly, the use of the colour blue is important as it reminds us of water, which is where more of the rescues take place. Also, orange and blue are the colours of the RNLI so it will remind the readers which charity they are reading about. On the other hand, text 1 does not really use the same use of colour. The text is almost entirely black and white. This is appropriate as it will remind readers of a newspaper, so the target audience of adult age will associate this text with the news. The word 'Online' is written in blue to make it stand out and to make readers realise that this is a web based version of the newspaper. Text 2 is much better because it uses much more imaginative use of colour.
Paragraph 3
The third way I would like to compare the texts is the way they use fonts. Text 1 uses quite a basic font that we would expect in a newspaper. This reminds us of the type of text we are reading. The word 'Mail' is written in a really old-fashioned font which makes us think that the newspaper is very old. This might make us respect the newspaper more. In text two it uses basic fonts throughout. Even though this is a bit boring, it is still quite effective because it makes it easy to follow and read for anybody who is interested in the event. The writing is in blue to remind us that it is a water rescue.
That is the kind of thing you should be doing. Just try to write about SIX paragraphs instead of just THREE!
Stay tuned, I'll add some WRITING help now.
NW
I genuinely believe that this is the easiest of the reading questions. The way you write your paragraphs is slightly more complicated, but the skills you need are really not very tough at all.
Firstly, consult your 'How to get your C' booklet that I gave you earlier. It has a full list of presentational features which you should be looking out for: Pictures, Diagrams, Colours, Layout, Headings, Subheadings, Logos, Links, Adverts, Fonts etc.
All you have to do is compare about 6 of those between TWO of the texts.
Here is how you should set out your paragraphs:
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What presentational feature are you
going to talk about? (eg, use of pictures)
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Why is this good in text 1?
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What is good or effective about this?
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What will this make the target audience
think?
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Now tell me about the same feature
(pictures) in text two
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What is good or effective about it?
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What will this make the target audience
think?
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Which is better and why?
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Here is an example answer for the same exam paper I showed you earlier.
The question is:
Choose two of the three sources and compare the way that both texts use
presentational features for effect.
I have chosen source …1… and …2...
Remember to:
write about the way the sources are presented
explain the effect of the presentational features
compare the way they look.
Here is my example answer:
Paragraph 1
The first way that I would like to compare the two texts is the way they use pictures. In text one, the picture is very effective because it shows the actor Johnny Depp, and the reaction of the girl who he came to visit. They both look very happy. This is effective because the target audience will want to read the article when they see the clear view of a famous actor's face. Also, the fact that it shows the girl looking very happy will make the article seem more interesting as people will wonder why such a famous character has visited a school. On the other hand, the use of pictures in text 2 is a little bit better. In this picture, the photographer has caught a rescue rope being thrown mid-air. His makes it almost feel as if the rescue is happening as we speak! This will make readers want to read more quickly to get all the details.
Paragraph 2
The second way in which we could compare the two texts is through their use of colour. In text 2, the background is mainly blue, and a lot of orange is also used. This is useful for two reasons. Firstly, the use of the colour blue is important as it reminds us of water, which is where more of the rescues take place. Also, orange and blue are the colours of the RNLI so it will remind the readers which charity they are reading about. On the other hand, text 1 does not really use the same use of colour. The text is almost entirely black and white. This is appropriate as it will remind readers of a newspaper, so the target audience of adult age will associate this text with the news. The word 'Online' is written in blue to make it stand out and to make readers realise that this is a web based version of the newspaper. Text 2 is much better because it uses much more imaginative use of colour.
Paragraph 3
The third way I would like to compare the texts is the way they use fonts. Text 1 uses quite a basic font that we would expect in a newspaper. This reminds us of the type of text we are reading. The word 'Mail' is written in a really old-fashioned font which makes us think that the newspaper is very old. This might make us respect the newspaper more. In text two it uses basic fonts throughout. Even though this is a bit boring, it is still quite effective because it makes it easy to follow and read for anybody who is interested in the event. The writing is in blue to remind us that it is a water rescue.
That is the kind of thing you should be doing. Just try to write about SIX paragraphs instead of just THREE!
Stay tuned, I'll add some WRITING help now.
NW
Question 3 - The Language Question.
Right everyone, let's just go over how to answer Question 3 on the foundation paper once more. On your hand-out I've given you a big list of Language/Language features. It doesn't matter which one it says, it means the same thing.
Here is how you should formulate your answer:
Remember, you need to write around 6 paragraphs to answer this one. You need to GRAB YOUR HIGHLIGHTER and highlight as many LANGUAGE FEATURES as you can find from the list I gave you.
If you get into the exam and you can't see many, then just use as you evidence any interesting or attention grabbing words or phrases.
Then, this is how you formulate your paragraphs:
Or, in other words:
Here is an example of a full answer based on the exam paper I posted the other day:
Question Paper
Sources
Here's the question: -
Remember to:
explain the effects.
And here's my answer:
Inform
The first way that the author uses language to inform is where he uses DISCOURSE MARKERS. We see this in a couple of places, firstly where it says 'Sunday afternoon', and also where it says, 'suddenly'. Discourse markers help to put the text in order. By using them, the author lets his reader know what order everything is happening in.
The second way that the author uses language to inform is through REPETITION. We see this when twice he tells us the name of the ship, the 'Al Sharma'. Repeating the name helps the name to stick in our heads. This makes the setting seem more realistic and will stick in the heads of any readers who might want to find out more about the boat.
Another way in which the author uses language to inform is by using RULE OF THREE. We see this where it says, 'This crew has given up a lot for us - sleeping space, living space and precious water.' By putting things into threes like this, it makes them stand out. This will make the reader realise just how much sacrifice the crew members have made on this journey.
One way in which the author uses language to describe is by using alliteration. We see this where it says, 'the reassuring rumble of the engine'. Alliteration helps you to imagine sounds. Here, the alliteration helps the reader to imagine the sound of the engine and makes it seem more realistic.
Another way in which the author uses language to describe is by using quotations from other people. We see this where it says, 'We are lucky men' he says. This is a really important technique because using quotations adds a sense of realism to the text. Also, it gives us a sense of how lucky the men are to still be alive.
Are you getting the hang of it now? It really is that easy. Just name the language feature, give an example, and say WHY it is good. Just make sure you're answering any bullet points you are given.
Next, I'll talk about question 4...
NW
Here is how you should formulate your answer:
Remember, you need to write around 6 paragraphs to answer this one. You need to GRAB YOUR HIGHLIGHTER and highlight as many LANGUAGE FEATURES as you can find from the list I gave you.
If you get into the exam and you can't see many, then just use as you evidence any interesting or attention grabbing words or phrases.
Then, this is how you formulate your paragraphs:
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What is the language feature you have
spotted?
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Where can we see it?
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What is good or effective about this?
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What will this do for the target
audience?
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Or, in other words:
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The first wat that the author has used language is by using alliteration.
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We can see this where it says, "Bright, blinding bulbs"
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Alliteration is good because it makes particular words stand out.
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This will make the target audience feel excited about the show because t makes the lights sound more impressive.
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Here is an example of a full answer based on the exam paper I posted the other day:
Question Paper
Sources
Here's the question: -
How does the writer use language features to inform the reader about his trip and to describe his experiences?
give some examples of language features to inform
give some examples of language features to describe
explain the effects.
And here's my answer:
Inform
The first way that the author uses language to inform is where he uses DISCOURSE MARKERS. We see this in a couple of places, firstly where it says 'Sunday afternoon', and also where it says, 'suddenly'. Discourse markers help to put the text in order. By using them, the author lets his reader know what order everything is happening in.
The second way that the author uses language to inform is through REPETITION. We see this when twice he tells us the name of the ship, the 'Al Sharma'. Repeating the name helps the name to stick in our heads. This makes the setting seem more realistic and will stick in the heads of any readers who might want to find out more about the boat.
Another way in which the author uses language to inform is by using RULE OF THREE. We see this where it says, 'This crew has given up a lot for us - sleeping space, living space and precious water.' By putting things into threes like this, it makes them stand out. This will make the reader realise just how much sacrifice the crew members have made on this journey.
One way in which the author uses language to describe is by using alliteration. We see this where it says, 'the reassuring rumble of the engine'. Alliteration helps you to imagine sounds. Here, the alliteration helps the reader to imagine the sound of the engine and makes it seem more realistic.
Another way in which the author uses language to describe is by using quotations from other people. We see this where it says, 'We are lucky men' he says. This is a really important technique because using quotations adds a sense of realism to the text. Also, it gives us a sense of how lucky the men are to still be alive.
Are you getting the hang of it now? It really is that easy. Just name the language feature, give an example, and say WHY it is good. Just make sure you're answering any bullet points you are given.
Next, I'll talk about question 4...
NW
Hi everyone
It took me a little while longer to get home than I thought it would. I will get stuff on now. Should all be on here by 7.30 so you can spend a good amount of time revising. Just follow everything on here and you'll be fine!
NW
NW
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