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The paper focuses on explorations in creative ______ and writing.
The paper focuses on explorations in creative ______ and writing.
reading
The source provided for the paper is referred to as Source ______.
The source provided for the paper is referred to as Source ______.
A
Candidates are instructed to answer ______ questions in the spaces provided.
Candidates are instructed to answer ______ questions in the spaces provided.
all
The total time allowed for the paper is one hour and ______ minutes.
The total time allowed for the paper is one hour and ______ minutes.
Marks for questions are shown in ______.
Marks for questions are shown in ______.
The total marks for Section A and Section B add up to ______.
The total marks for Section A and Section B add up to ______.
Candidates are assessed on the quality of their reading in Section ______.
Candidates are assessed on the quality of their reading in Section ______.
Candidates are reminded of the need for good English and clear ______ in their answers.
Candidates are reminded of the need for good English and clear ______ in their answers.
Planning your answer to Question 5 is highly ______.
Planning your answer to Question 5 is highly ______.
Section A of the paper is focused on ______.
Section A of the paper is focused on ______.
In Section A, students are asked to list four things about the brush house and what is ______ in that part of the source.
In Section A, students are asked to list four things about the brush house and what is ______ in that part of the source.
Students are asked to consider the writer's choice of words and phrases, language features and techniques and _______ forms_.
Students are asked to consider the writer's choice of words and phrases, language features and techniques and _______ forms_.
When analysing the text, students must consider what the writer focuses your ______ on at the beginning of the source.
When analysing the text, students must consider what the writer focuses your ______ on at the beginning of the source.
When analysing the text, students must consider how the writer changes this ______ as the source develops.
When analysing the text, students must consider how the writer changes this ______ as the source develops.
Students are given a statement about Juana and Kino's reactions, and are asked 'To what ______ do you agree?'
Students are given a statement about Juana and Kino's reactions, and are asked 'To what ______ do you agree?'
In Section B, students are required to ______ either a descriptive piece or a creative story.
In Section B, students are required to ______ either a descriptive piece or a creative story.
Section B provides two options: to write a description of an unusual place OR to write a story about a ______-saving rescue.
Section B provides two options: to write a description of an unusual place OR to write a story about a ______-saving rescue.
In Section B, 24 marks are for content and ______
In Section B, 24 marks are for content and ______
In Section B, 16 marks are for _technical _______ .
In Section B, 16 marks are for _technical _______ .
Prior to writing out the answer to Question 5, thorough planning is ______
Prior to writing out the answer to Question 5, thorough planning is ______
Students are advised to make sure they leave sufficient time to ______ their answers.
Students are advised to make sure they leave sufficient time to ______ their answers.
The exam paper requires using black ink or black ______-point pen.
The exam paper requires using black ink or black ______-point pen.
Rough work should be crossed through if the candidate does not want it to be ______.
Rough work should be crossed through if the candidate does not want it to be ______.
Candidates must not use a ________ during the exam.
Candidates must not use a ________ during the exam.
Section B is worth ________ marks.
Section B is worth ________ marks.
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GCSE English Language Paper 1 focus
GCSE English Language Paper 1 focus
Paper 1 of the GCSE English Language exam focuses on creative reading and writing.
Source A
Source A
Source A is a provided insert you must utilize.
Required writing utensil
Required writing utensil
Ensure responses use black ink (or ball-point pen).
Answer placement
Answer placement
Answers should be written in the spaces provided, avoiding writing outside the designated boxes/margins.
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Extra space for answers
Extra space for answers
If needed, use the lined pages at the end of the booklet for extra space, clearly indicating the question number.
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Managing Rough Work
Managing Rough Work
Rough work should be crossed through if it's not meant to be marked.
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Insert booklet
Insert booklet
Refer to the provided insert booklet when answering questions.
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Dictionary usage
Dictionary usage
Dictionaries are not allowed during the exam.
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Section breakdown
Section breakdown
Section A is worth 40 marks and focuses on Reading. Section B is worth 40 marks and focuses on Writing.
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Assessment focus by section
Assessment focus by section
Reading ability will be assessed in Section A, and writing ability in Section B.
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Total time to spend reading
Total time to spend reading
Spend around 15 minutes in Section A reading through the source to allow time to answer the five questions
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Planning Question 5
Planning Question 5
It is important to plan your final answer to question 5
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Time Management
Time Management
It is important to make sure to leave sufficient time to check your answers.
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Task for lines 1-6
Task for lines 1-6
List four things about the brush house and what is happening in the part of the source between lines 1 and 6.
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Task for lines 7-17
Task for lines 7-17
How does the writer use language here to describe the conflict between Kino and the scorpion? Answer from lines 7 to 17
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Task for lines 1-end
Task for lines 1-end
How has the writer structured the text to interest you as a reader?
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Task for lines 19-end
Task for lines 19-end
Juana's reaction to the danger facing their baby is different to Kino's reaction.
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Task for Section B, option 1
Task for Section B, option 1
Write a description of an unusual place to stay.
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Task for Section B, option 2
Task for Section B, option 2
Write a story about a life-saving rescue.
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- This is a GCSE English Language Paper 1 exam, focusing on explorations in creative reading and writing.
- The time allowed for the exam is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- The exam paper includes a separate insert, named Source A.
- All questions must be answered.
- Answers should be written in black ink or black ball-point pen.
- Answers must be written in the spaces provided, and not outside the designated boxes.
- If additional space is needed, lined pages at the end of the book can be used, with the question number clearly indicated.
- All rough work should be done in the exam book and crossed through if it is not to be marked.
- Reference to the insert booklet is required.
- Dictionaries are not allowed.
- The paper is worth a total of 80 marks.
- Section A is worth 40 marks and focused on reading.
- Section B is worth 40 marks and focused on writing.
- Good English and clear presentation is essential.
- Section A assesses reading skills.
- Section B assesses writing skills.
- It is advised to spend 15 minutes reading through the source and all questions.
- Planning an answer to Question 5 is advised before starting writing.
- Time should be reserved to check answers.
Section A: Reading
- This section consists of reading comprehension and analysis.
- Candidates are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section.
- Question 0 1 requires students to read lines 1 to 6 of the source and list four things about the brush house and what is happening.
- This question is worth 4 marks.
- Question 0 2 requires students to look in detail at lines 7 to 17 of the source.
- The students must explore how the writer uses language to describe the conflict between Kino and the scorpion.
- Students can consider the writer's choice of words, phrases, language features, techniques and sentence forms.
- This question is worth 8 marks.
- Question 0 3 requires students to think about the source as a whole to explore how the writer structures the text to interest the reader.
- Students must consider what the writer focuses on at the beginning of the source, how and why the writer changes this focus as the source develops, and any other structural features that interest them.
- This question is worth 8 marks.
- Question 0 4 focuses students on lines 19 to the end of the source.
- Students must evaluate the statement, “In this part of the story, Juana's reaction to the danger facing their baby is different to Kino's. The writer shows that Kino is unhelpful, and it is Juana who tries to save the baby's life.”
- Students should consider Juana's and Kino's reactions, evaluate how the writer presents these different reactions, and support their response with references to the text.
- This question is worth 20 marks.
Section B: Writing
- This section focuses on creative writing.
- Students are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section.
- Candidates are reminded of the need to plan their answer.
- Sufficient time should be allocated to check the work at the end.
- Question 0 5 provides students with two options:
- Write a description of an unusual place to stay, as suggested by a picture, or
- Write a story about a life-saving rescue.
- The question is marked out of 40, with 24 marks for content and organisation, and 16 marks for technical accuracy.
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