Author: dmcloone012

The Golden Rules for Success at Key Stage Three in Section A

Paper One and Two-Section A:
Read and highlight key words from the questions before you begin
Spend 2-3 minutes on Question 1-it’s only a warm up question
For Questions 2 and 3:
Use the LINE REFERENCES the exam paper suggests, e.g., Lines 1-22, Lines 23-43 and Lines 44-end.
When starting your answer begin with the line references. E.g., From Lines 1-22 we learn that Barbara is feeling under pressure…
Use the words of the question and bullet point to keep your answer focused. E.g., The writer shows that Barbara is feeling under pressure during the car journey by describing…
Try to write a paragraph on each bullet point in Questions 2 and 3.
If you have been asked to trace feelings/tension/excitement in the passage, look closely at punctuation and sentence length as this is an obvious way in which writers create tension/excitement/drama.
E.g., “Look! Over there! Get away-QUICKLY!!!” The exclamation marks and short snappy sentences create tension and excitement.
All answers should attempt to have the POINT-QUOTE-COMMENT structure
POINT-to begin your answer use part of the question/bullet point to begin
QUOTE-this is evidence taken from the text to support your views
COMMENT-this explains how your chosen evidence proves your answer. A comment is your explanation of your views.
By beginning your comment with:
This suggests that…. OR The use of the word...emphasises...you are showing the examiner that you have reflected on your chosen evidence/quotes as a means of proving your answer.