PAPER 1 – 2 hours = 120 minutes

Paper total Marks 80

First Read Text A – Comprehension 15 marks Time 22.5 minutes

Answer Question 1
Which will have 5 sub- sections a-e
These are short answers that are for comprehension
Tips
Using your own words – means do not copy or lift from the text. They want to see you understand meanings.
If the question is worth 2 marks please give 3 answers
If the question is worth 1 mark please try and give 2 answers

Then Read Text B – Summary 15 marks Time 22.5 minutes

Continue answering Q 1
This will have one part f
Tips
This is a summary and the technique for this is to list or highlight the points and then number them in groups
so that the similar points are together.
Then write it in complex and compound sentences in a logical order. This means putting similar ideas together
rather than just following the flow of the original text.
If the summary asks for two things then use two paragraphs. You can use two paragraphs even if it asks you to
summarise one idea, but be logical.

Then Read Text C- comprehension and effects of language 25 marks

Answer Q 2
This will have 3 sections a-c Time 15 minutes
The last section if effects of language worth 15 marks - This is (d) Time 22.5 minutes
Tips
It is not enough to find the literary technique. You need to say what impression or effect it has. Use the
context of the text to help with this. Write an overall first line if you have time on the effect of the paragraph
and then give your three phrases to support that with the impression it creates. First think literally – what does
the word MEAN, name the technique if there is one and then thinking beyond the literal to the impression it
creates. i.e. ‘Like a marshmallow’. Literal: small white soft sweet squares Technique: Simile Impression:
Depends on context: Desirable enticing soothing
Answer Q 3 - text transformation question 25 marks Time 37.5 minutes
This will have one part to it:
Tips
You will use the information from Text C
Then follow the instructions on transformation to a new genre and who you are as the writer and who you are
as the reader or listener. i.e. FORM, WHO are you, AUDIENCE
Follow the three bullet points
The last bullet point usually asks for some level of creativity – BUT your answer should be logical and tethered
to the passage.
Genre possibilities
 Interview
o You get the questions so please write them out and answer them
o Make sure you remember who you are and who you are speaking to
 Letter
 Report
 Newspaper article
 Speech
 Conversation (if you get this ensure you write large chunks like paragraphs, for each of the two people
talking)
 Interview (if you get this then just write the three questions asked and your answers underneath.