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SECTION AFirst 10 minutes, reading through extracts, highlighting, thinking about similarities and
differences- pick up on themes
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5 minutes)
Question 2- 4 marks- (your own words) DO NOT QUOTE (only spend 5 minutes)
Question 3- 5 marks- (explain what we learn about
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The use of the word [word] indicates/suggests/reflects… which helps
the reader to… [understand/learn/feel/think/picture/visualise]

Model ParagraphAdichie illustrates the power of different stories throughout her speech
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The use of the noun 'shift' suggests that the change was immediate, sharp and transformed her
thinking completely, helping the reader to understand just how influential and important it can be
for people of colour to be represented in culture
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The use of the metaphor 'paradise' reflects that a sense
of peace and equality can be gained if we hear different stories, which helps the audience
understand the immense and profound impact different stories can have on our society
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Ideas and perspectives/thoughts and feelings
Similarities in themes/ideas/feelings/techniques
SHOULD have an introduction and conclusion and a minimum of three main paragraphs
of both language and structure
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Talk about the beginning, middle, and end of both texts
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- Make sure to remain formal and give evidence for every point and develop every point
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AIM:
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2 paragraphs for intro and conclusion and 5 main paragraphs
Don’t copy quotes that are too long
Have a balance between both texts and language/structure

Ways of comparison:
- How do the texts begin and end? Do they begin calmly or launch the reader into the
plot? Do they end on a cliffhanger or with a climax? Do they link back to the beginning?
- How do they describe the setting? Are similar techniques used to describe them
(sensory description/similes)
- How are the events presented? Are they described as being chaotic or tense and how is
that done?
- How do the writers present themselves, their feelings, their attitudes?
- Are there similar or contrasting characters?
- Is there a similar or contrasting mood or tone? (tense, humorous, relief, tranquillity)
- Crucial moments where the narrative switches
- How do both texts use techniques to have a different impact on the reader?
- How do both texts use facts or statistics and why?
- How do the writers engage the reader?
Model Paragraphs"Young and Dyslexic' is written in quite a colloquial, informal style at times
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The phrases sound like him speaking directly and personally to us and therefore engage us
as readers
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(Find some contractions, humour, slang that create an equally
informal tone in the unseen text
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Her shock at this moment is emphasised by the use
of short sentences: 'It was the wrong bird
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The smaller one
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In the unseen text, the pivotal moment is emphasised by the writer when
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5 minutes writing
● 5 minutes rereading the answer

Speech:
Introduction- Grab the audience’s attention- tell them who you are and what your speech is
about
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’ and start the introduction with a statement
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Use
emotive language to invoke emotion into the audience
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Divide this into 2-3 sections, each with its own separate
argument
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Use facts, statistics, triplets, and any other techniques to add impact
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Conclusion- sum up all what was said and maybe end in a rhetorical question
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● Use anecdotes
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● Use a range of sentence structures
● Use humour/colloquial language depending on the subject matter
● Use an appropriate closing (thank the listeners)
● Mention the word ‘talk’ to show the exam board that you know you’re writing a speech

Article:
7 Steps to craft the perfect article:
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Always begin with a headline- take the keywords off of the question and turn it into a
rhetorical question
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Follow up with an opening paragraph
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You can begin by showing the opposite viewpoint and
then showing you disagree
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Hook
the audience and start with a hyperbolic statement
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Should be hinting at
the arguments to come
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Present your arguments
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Must include
anecdotes,facts,statistics,opinions, and so on
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1-3 reasons why people
might disagree with my viewpoint
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Do not end by ‘in conclusion’
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❖ Feature: identify any techniques that have been used
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❖ Impact on reader: what does this make the reader understand? Use your analytical
verbs to clearly show you are linking ideas back to purpose; criticise, expose, teach,
warn, celebrate, support, oppose, argue etc
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