FLE Paper 1 Explained PDF

A free lesson by taughtly.co.uk FLE Paper 1 Explained A Lesson for First Language English Paper 1 – Reading Watch the video and take the quiz at taughtly.co.uk You can watch my video lesson and take a review quiz on this lesson’s content over at ta...

A free lesson by taughtly.co.uk FLE Paper 1 Explained A Lesson for First Language English Paper 1 – Reading Watch the video and take the quiz at taughtly.co.uk You can watch my video lesson and take a review quiz on this lesson’s content over at taughtly.co.uk – for free! Video lesson on Taughtly – no VPN needed Video lesson on Youtube Review quiz 2 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Information Paper 1 – 50% 2 hours, 80 marks: Question 1: comprehension and summary task (30 marks) Question 2: short answer and language questions (25 marks) Question 3: extended response to reading (25 marks) 4 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Timings Q1 Comprehension questions: 15 minutes Q1 Summary: 20 minutes Q2 Vocabulary Questions: 15 minutes Q2 Language analysis: 25 minutes Q3 Extended response: 35 minutes Plus 5-10 minutes proofreading at the end 5 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk S23 grade boundaries Max. A B C D E 11 80 47 40 33 28 23 12 80 47 41 35 29 23 13 80 43 38 32 28 23 You can’t get an A* on a single component, only overall 6 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk S23 grade boundaries – % A B C D E 11 47 40 33 28 23 % 58% 50% 44% 36% 29% 7 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 1 Comprehension Questions Question 1(a)–(e) Based on Text A, you will answer short comprehension questions This question is worth 15 marks Spend 15 minutes answering it: 5 minutes to skim read, 10 minutes to write 9 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 1(a)–(e) Technique: Skim and scan questions and text first before methodically working through question-by-question Unless it says, “using your own words”, you should directly copy from the text Don’t write in full sentences except for the last two explain questions Don’t waste too much time on this first question 10 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 1(a)–(e) 1(a): retrieve 1-2 pieces of information from the text and copy down directly 11 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 1(a)–(e) 1(b): explain the meaning of two phrases from the text Make sure you explain both parts of the quote Definitions and synonyms only – not analysis Must use your own words Don’t reuse the word in your definition 12 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 1(c) and 1(d)(i) 1(c) and 1(d)(i) – retrieve two pieces of information Copy directly from the text 13 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 1(d)(ii) 1(d)(ii) – explain three pieces of information from the text Can use key words from the text but should be mostly in your own words 1 answer = 1 mark 14 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 1(e) 1(e) – explain three pieces of information from the text Should be entirely in your own words 1 answer = 1 mark 15 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk  Key takeaways: 1(a)–(e) Number of marks = Skim and scan the When defining, don’t Unless it says, “using your number of separate text – don’t waste re-use the original own words”, you should copy points you should time word in your definition make 16 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 1 Summary Writing Question 1(f) Based on Text B, you will write a short, focused summary This question is worth 15 marks Spend 20 minutes answering it: 10 minutes to read and plan and 10 minutes to write 120 words total Don’t write more than the first sheet of paper 18 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 1(f) Technique: Read the summary question first and then read through your text, highlighting for the answers as you go Remember that this is a focused summary so only include relevant information to your question After highlighting, quickly decide which points belong together, which will flow together Aim to get around 10 individual points in answer to your question No introduction, no conclusion – every single sentence should have a purpose and contain a point from the mark scheme 19 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Paraphrasing General advice How to paraphrase You must try to write in your own Use synonyms words wherever possible Switch around sentence structures If you don’t know a synonym, however, just copy the word rather Change the order of ideas from the than lose the content point original text Sometimes it’s not possible to get a Keep the meaning the same good synonym for very precise nouns, Be concise – keep it short! eg “mammoth” or “cave painting” 20 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Example question Note: some questions will have two parts: this and this If this happens, write two short paragraphs in response to each part of the question 21 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Marking Content – 10 marks Writing – 5 marks How many of the points from the Did you write in your own words? mark scheme did you identify? How well did you paraphrase and use How well did you stay focused on synonyms? your question? Did you effectively group the ideas so Was there excess, irrelevant your summary flowed? information? 22 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk  Key takeaways: 1(f) Don’t repeat points or Don’t include Focused summary of a specific Don’t copy or quote. you will lose marks irrelevant information aspect of the text, not the Use your own words for focus and that doesn’t answer whole text generally. wherever possible. concision. the question. Aim to get 10-12 individual points for your summary. Group similar ideas together using conjunctions or semicolons. Don’t try to use synonyms for Must be 99% in your own Don’t change the Be short and precise nouns. words. meaning. concise. 23 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 2 Vocabulary Questions Question 2(a)–(c) Based on Text C, you will answer some short vocabulary-based questions This text is the most important text, since you will answer all of Question 2 and all of Question 3 based on it This question is worth 10 marks Spend 15 minutes answering it: 5 minutes to read and plan and 10 minutes to write 25 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 2(a)(i-iv) Find the correct word or phrase from the text and copy it down directly Must be exactly the same as the underlined – excess information could make your answer wrong 26 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 2(b)(i-iii) Give a synonym for a word in the text in your own words Must not re-use the word in your own definition Read the word in context – might have a different meaning in the extract 27 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 2(c) Explain the effect of a short quote Make sure you say three different things about your quote No need to analyse – just three separate inferences Must have only one quote 28 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Key takeaways: 2(a)–(c) 2(b) When defining, 2(c) Number of marks = 2(a) – just copy the don’t re-use the number of separate 2(c) must have only phrase from the text original word in your points you should one quote definition make 29 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 2 Language analysis Question 2(d) Based on Text C, you will analyse the use of imagery in two paragraphs This text is the most important text, since you will answer all of Question 2 and all of Question 3 based on it This question is worth 15 marks Spend 25 minutes answering it: 5 minutes to re-read and plan. 20 minutes to write your response. 31 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Example 2(d) 32 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 2(d) You will be given two paragraphs from Text C to analyse You have to pick three images from each paragraph, explain the meaning of the quote and analyse the effect of the image You should analyse word choices and the effect on the reader You don’t need to pick out any language devices 33 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Do not × Do not try to be too clever × Do not look for language devices × Do not analyse the other paragraphs × Do not give more than three images per paragraph × Do not deviate from the structure 34 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk How to answer Question 2 (d) Overall effect sentence: what is the overall effect of the paragraph? Quote: should be a strong image and must match the quote given in the mark scheme Meaning: give a definition or a synonym of the meaning of your x3 quote Connotations: pick out a powerful word and state its connotations Effect: state the effect of your quotation And repeat the above again for your second paragraph 35 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk What would that look like? The overall effect of paragraph 10 is to show a magical and romanticized view of the underwater world. Firstly, the image of “shell-encrusted” means that the doorstep was completely covered by shells. This has connotations of being decorated by gems, showing how precious the location is and how the hotel blends in with its natural surroundings. Secondly, the image of clownfish “darting” means that the fish are rapidly zig-zagging all over. “Darting” has connotations of being agile, light and free, and this might reflect Jenny’s own excitement. Finally, the image of the anemone’s “swirling fingers” means that they are twisting and wrapping around. “Swirling” has connotations of magic and dancing, suggesting even the landscape is performing for Jenny. O–1 Q–3 M–3 E–3 36 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Sentence starters The overall effect of the paragraph is to suggest… Firstly, the image of “…” means that… (explain/definition) The word “…” has connotations of… ,… and …, which suggests that (effect). Secondly, the image of “…” means that… (explain/definition) The word “…” has connotations of… ,… and …, which suggests that (effect). Finally, the image of “…” means that… (explain/definition) The word “…” has connotations of… ,… and …, which suggests that (effect). 37 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk How are you marked? You have 6 Q You have 5+ M You have 5+ E (imaginative) You have 5+ Q You have 4+ M You have 4+ E (clear, make sense) You have 5+ Q You have 3+ M You have 0-3 E (basic) You have 4+ Q You have 1-2 M (basic) You have 0 E 38 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Key takeaways: 2(d) Examiner wants to see you Overall effect + (quote, meaning, Don’t analyse language understand both the literal connotations, effect) x3 devices meaning of the image and the deeper, implicit meaning Analyse only from the two paragraphs assigned Make sure your quotes are powerful enough to be on the mark scheme 39 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 3 Extended response Extended Response Question 3 is called the Extended Response You will write about 2-4 sides, responding to Text C in the format of one of the following text types: Letter Newspaper report Journal Speech Interview Magazine article 41 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Question 3 Text C is your biggest question and so you should make sure you save plenty of time for it! This question is worth 25 marks: 15 marks for reading and 10 marks for writing Spend 40 minutes answering it: 10 minutes to re-read and plan. 30 minutes to write your response. 42 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Writing marks – 10 marks 43 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Writing marks – 10 marks How accurate is your register? For example, do you really sound like you are the character from the extract writing in their journal? How confidently can you express yourself in writing? How interesting are your language choices? Can you paragraph and sequence your ideas effectively? 44 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk VARPF Voice – who are you writing as? Whose voice are you assuming? Audience – who are you writing to? Register – how formal or informal should your language be? Purpose – why are you writing? To discuss, persuade, argue, inform, entertain, describe, narrate, analyse? Format – what type of text have you been asked to write? A letter, magazine or a speech? This is a method of helping you to decide on what writing style will work best for the task you are given. 45 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk What’s the VARPF? Voice, Audience, Register, Purpose, Format 46 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Structure Introduction Bullet 1 Write about the bullet points equally Write one paragraph per bullet point Bullet 2 No introduction or conclusion needed for interview Bullet 3 Conclusion 47 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Reading marks – 15 marks 48 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Reading marks – 15 marks Content points – details summarised in your own words Details – explicit information you could highlight in the text: who, what, where, how Development – implicit information you need to infer: why, feelings, reactions 49 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Annotate Assign a highlighter colour to each bullet point; highlight for each of the bullet points. These are your details. Next think how you could summarise the broader idea in your own words. This is your content point. Finally, think what these ideas show about how or why something happened, or how a character felt about it. This is your development. 50 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk  Key takeaways: Question 3 Content point – Details – explicit Development – Answer the three bullets information from the information from the inferred information equally text summarised in text (who, what, where, (how, why, feelings) your own words when) Bullet 3 is often Identify VARPF of your implicit question Aim to write at least 5 You must sound like different things for the character/voice each bullet point you have been asked to assume If it’s an interview, only write the three One paragraph per questions given – bullet point don’t add on Don’t copy from the text – Don’t make anything should be your own words random up 51 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Walkthrough Paper 1 Walkthrough Do a full, timed Paper 1 with me in my next video! Print off the paper and we will do it together timed I will remind you of these tips as we go along and help you stay on pace with the recommended times We will then mark the paper together You can ask questions in the comments Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk Find more like this on taughtly.co.uk Video lessons, PowerPoints, worksheets, quizzes and more available on taughtly.co.uk Free and paid for content for teachers and students 54 Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk