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List four things Q2. Language  \nQ3 . Structure  \nQ4 . Evaluation  \n4 marks  \n8 marks  \n8 marks  \n20 marks  \nQ5 . Narrative or descriptive writing 24 + 16 marks  \nPaper 2  \nQ1 . Four true statements  \nQ2. Comparing and inference  \nQ3 . Language  \n4 marks  \n8 marks  \n12 marks  \nQ4. Comparing writers’ views and methods  \n16 marks  \nQ5 . Persuasive writing 24 + 16 marks  \nExam papers are available to read through in the Market Place.  \npapers are available to read  \nExam  \nthrough in the Market Place.  \nGCSE  \nEnglish Language  \nHow do I achieve a Grade 5+?  \nSection A  \n- Clear answers that show an understanding of the Source(s) and questions.  \n- A range of references/quotations.  \n- Clear use of subject terminology.  \n- Focused analysis.  \nSection B  \n- Clear and engaging ideas conveyed with a range of vocabulary.  \n- Mostly accurate punctuation and spellings.  \n- Range of sentence forms.  \nAnswer ALL questions!  \nGCSE English Literature  Paper 1: Shakespeare and Nineteenth Century Novel  \nSection A: Macbeth  \nSection B: A Christmas Carol  \n1 hour 45 minutes  \nPaper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry  \nSection A: An Inspector Calls  \nSection B: Power and Conflict poems  \nSection C: Analysis of one unseen poem and comparison of two unseen poems  \n2 hours 15 minutes (45 minutes on each section)  \nExam papers are available to read through in the Market Place.  \nGCSE English Literature  \nPaper 1  \nMacbeth  \nA Christmas Carol  \nPaper 2  \nAn Inspector Calls Power and Conflict Poetry Unseen Poetry  \n30 marks + 4 SPaG marks  \n30 marks  \n30 marks + 4 SPaG marks  \n30 marks  \n24 marks + 8 marks  \nExam papers are available to read through in the Market Place.  \nGCSE English Literature  \nHow do I achieve a Grade 5+?  \n- Clear and focused answers.  \n- Relevant references (including quotations) included throughout the response.  \n- Clear and accurate analysis of quotations.  \n- Correct subject terminology.  \n- Context and ‘big ideas’ included in analysis.  \nAnswer both questions!  \nExam papers are available to read through in the Market Place.  \nThe Poltair English Year 11 Team  \n11xE1 Mr Howson  \n11xE2 Miss Talbot  \n11xE3 Miss Owen  \n11xE4 Mrs Langton 11yE1 Mrs Potter 11yE2 Miss Allday  \n11yE3 Miss Talbot  \nCurriculum and Assessment  \nAssessment:  \n✓‘Live’ teacher feedback  \n✓ Peer and self-review using‘student friendly success criteria  \n✓ Knowledge checks  \n✓ Mid-cycle extended responses  \n✓ PPEs  \n✓ GCSE Exams","cbCaidF2K6SLPeh6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidF2K6SLPeh6","pdf",1869032,17,"English","# Key Questions\n## GCSE English Language\n### Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing\n### Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives\n## How do I achieve a Grade 5+?\n## GCSE English Literature\n### Paper 1: Shakespeare and Nineteenth Century Novel\n### Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry\n## Curriculum and Assessment","[{\"question\":\"What are the main sections and mark allocations for GCSE English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2?\",\"answer\":\"Paper 1 includes four reading questions (Section A) and one creative writing task (Section B, choice of two tasks). Paper 2 includes four reading questions (Section A) and one non-fiction task (Section B). Each paper is 80 marks, with 1 hour and 45 minutes total for both.\"},{\"question\":\"What does a strong Grade 5+ answer look like for GCSE English Language Section A and Section B?\",\"answer\":\"Section A requires clear answers showing understanding, a range of references or quotations, correct subject terminology, and focused analysis. Section B requires clear and engaging ideas using a range of vocabulary, mostly accurate punctuation and spelling, and a range of sentence forms, with all questions answered.\"},{\"question\":\"How is GCSE English Literature organised, and what unseen content is assessed in Paper 2?\",\"answer\":\"Paper 1 covers Macbeth and A Christmas Carol, with focused marks plus SPaG marks. Paper 2 includes An Inspector Calls and Power and Conflict poems, plus Section C which requires analysis of one unseen poem and comparison of two unseen poems. 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