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How many quotes do you need to analyse for WE?

6 in total: 3 for each paragraph

How many marks do you get for writing for Question 3?

10 for writing / 15 for content = 25 in total

What's the difference between RCQ and LFQ? What is similar?

diff passages/diff focus. Similar: short answers/3 marks full answers

What genres might you have to write for Question 3/ Extended Response?

newspaper, magazine article, journal/diary, interview, speech/talk, informal or formal letter, report

What are 5 important features that need to be included in a WE response?

quotes that include imagery/implicit and explicit explanations/overview statement and LoA

Which question requires your opinion?

None

How many parts are in Question 3? How many points should you try and get for each?

3 bullets / 5 points for each

Which questions in RCQ require full sentences?

3 marks

How long is the exam and how long should you spend on each section?

2 hours: roughly 20 - 30 mins each

What is the main objective of this paper?

To assess your reading comprehension through your writing

What's the difference between concision and cohesion? Give examples devices for each

Concision: be brief (triplets, staccato openings, HLP etc )Cohesion: linking/flow (Furthermore, which, pronouns etc, synonyms)

How many passages do you have to read? How many tasks are based on the last passage?

3 passages: 3 tasks based on passage C

What should you try to get done in the first hour?

Short answers x2 and summary

Which section is worth the most marks?

Summary and short answer = 30 points

Name 5 things you should try to achieve with ER

[e.g. balance of pertinent points/stay rooted in text/TRANSFORMATION/paraphrasing/style & conventions of genre/varied & effective vocab. choices/convincing voic

Which question are you required to write up to 350 words?

Directed Writing

How many points do you need to include in the summary?

10

How many sections are there to the Paper 1 exam and what order do they come in?

5 sections: RC/S/SLA/WE/ER

A relevant response that is expressed clearly, fluently and mostly with concision

Assessment for summary (Q1)