The document outlines the mark scheme for Question 3 on a GCSE English Language exam paper. It evaluates students' understanding of how writers structure texts to interest readers. Higher marks are awarded for perceptive, detailed analysis of structural features and their effects, using examples and terminology precisely. Lower marks are given for more simple awareness and comments on structure that offer limited references or terminology.
The document outlines the mark scheme for Question 3 on a GCSE English Language exam paper. It evaluates students' understanding of how writers structure texts to interest readers. Higher marks are awarded for perceptive, detailed analysis of structural features and their effects, using examples and terminology precisely. Lower marks are given for more simple awareness and comments on structure that offer limited references or terminology.
The document outlines the mark scheme for Question 3 on a GCSE English Language exam paper. It evaluates students' understanding of how writers structure texts to interest readers. Higher marks are awarded for perceptive, detailed analysis of structural features and their effects, using examples and terminology precisely. Lower marks are given for more simple awareness and comments on structure that offer limited references or terminology.
The document outlines the mark scheme for Question 3 on a GCSE English Language exam paper. It evaluates students' understanding of how writers structure texts to interest readers. Higher marks are awarded for perceptive, detailed analysis of structural features and their effects, using examples and terminology precisely. Lower marks are given for more simple awareness and comments on structure that offer limited references or terminology.
Q3: How has the writer structured the text to interest the reader?
Marks Skills Descriptors
Perceptive Shows detailed and perceptive understanding of structural features
, detailed • Analyses the effects of the writer’s choice of structural features • Selects a judicious (wisely chosen) range of examples 7-8 marks • Uses a range of subject terminology precisely
Clear, Shows clear understanding of structural features
relevant • Clearly explains the effects of the writer’s choice of structural features • Selects a range of relevant examples 5-6 marks • Uses subject terminology accurately
Some, Shows some understanding of structural features
attempts • Attempts to comment on the effect of structural features • Selects some relevant examples 3-4 marks • Uses some subject terminology, not always appropriately
Simple, Shows simple awareness of structure
limited • Offers simple comment on the effect of structure • Simple references or examples 1-2 marks • Simple mention of subject terminology
No marks No comments offered on the use of structure