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Today we will: •Revise Question 3 with a focus on key ideas and how to

summarise these•Revise Question 1 with a focus on key words and expression•Revise Question 2 with a focus on including each bullet point

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Spelling Focus: Apprehensive

QUESTION 3b (5 marks)Note: Q3b must be put in your own words and must not include quotes from the passage. It must be in the order given and use connectives

1. “The year 11 students were starting to feel apprehensive about their upcoming exam on Tuesday.”

2. “Ms Evans was largely excited for her year 11s as she knew they were ready for their exam.”

Partner 1: summarise number 1 in your own

words

Partner 2: summarise number 2 in your own

words

Both: Summarise both points in one sentence using an appropriate

connective from the bank.

Connective bank:Therefore However Although

Additionally

AchieveAchieve

Band 1 5

The response is well focused on the passage and the question. All points are expressed clearly, concisely and fluently, and in the candidate’s own words (where appropriate) throughout.

Band 2 4

Most points are made clearly and concisely. Own words (where appropriate) are used consistently. The summary is mostly focused but may have a redundant introduction or conclusion.

Band 3 3

There are some areas of conciseness. There may be occasional loss of focus or clarity. Own words (where appropriate) are used for most of the summary. Responses may be list-like or not well sequenced.

Band 4 2

The summary is sometimes focused, but it may include comment, repetition, unnecessarily long explanation or lifted phrases.

Band 5 1

The summary is unfocused or wordy. It may be answered in the wrong form (e.g. narrative, commentary or as notes). There may be frequent lifting of phrases and sentences.

Partner 1: What does a exceptional summary look like?

Partner 2: What does a poor summary look like?

Stretch: What does it mean by redundant introduction or

conclusion? What would that look like?

Both: What does it mean by list-like?

NOTE: You cannot use the words from the mark scheme when you explain to your partner.

Partner 1: Look at the bullet points and give answer 1 a mark out of 5.

Partner 2: Look at the bullet points and give answer 2 a mark out of 5.

Both: Explain why you have given that mark to your partner and see if you agree.

1. Only 3,200 left in the world / population fallen by 95% in last 100 years. 2. They are hunted / killed (by poachers for their skins / body parts) because there is

a demand in some cultures for luxury / medical items from tigers. 3. The tigers’ food supply is reduced / poachers kill tigers’ natural prey. 4. The tigers’ habitat is reduced / destroyed by the need for timber, agriculture, road

building etc. tigers are forced into smaller living area. 5. Climate change/rising sea levels. 6. WWF intend to classify tigers as one of the (ten) most endangered species 7. WWF intend to increase patrols. 8. (work with governments) to eradicate poaching/illegal trade in tiger skins etc. 9. (work with governments) to enforce better forest management 10. (work with governments) to compensate farmers whose livestock are killed by

tigers. 11. (work with governments) to discourage farmers from hunting tigers that kill

livestock.

Stretch: How would you improve the openings?

Answer 1The species of the Bengal tiger is extremely indangered from a number of resons. Pochers hunt these tigers for game. Another reason is the destruction of their habitat, destroying forests for

wood is killing tigers. Climate change is also lowering their numbers and if the sea levels keep rising they will be extinct

soon. Many people also want tiger skins for decoration and their body parts for medicine. The WWF is trying to intensify pressure

to save this rare animal and they want to increase the patrol system to catch poachers and talk to people within the

government to get rid of poaching and more forest controlment. The wildlife charity wants to grant compensation for farmers who’s animals have been attacked by tigers. The WWF also wants to stop illegal trades for tiger skins and body parts.

Answer 2Firstly, according to passage B tigers are getting traumatised by humans. Secondly, the tigers environment is getting destroyed. Thirdly, the tigers population has decreased due to the fact of what humans are doing to them. We also learn that another

dramatic cause to the tigers is because of their body parts being sold in the market. We also understood that planting and road construction has pushed the the tigers in tiny environments.

Another fact is that WWF will desire to get more patrols. Moreover WWF will stop illegal swap of tiger skin and body

parts. Furthermore the charity will like to advertise more forest that will take care of the species. Passage B also told us that

farmers will get their equipment because their been killed by tigers. Lastly, the weather change is also a problem for tigers.

Here are the bullet points from the dribbling activity – Turn 10 into your summary for 3(b)

You should spend no

longer than 10 minutes

1. 3,000 kilometres long mountain range with peaks more than 8,000 metres

2. Local people revere them as sacred/home of the gods/the abode of the supreme soul

3. Travellers come from all over the world to visit4. Rivers spring to life in the Himalayas 5. The range is home to the tallest peak in the

world6. Has its own ecosystem7. Himalayas is home to more than 350 new

species8. Eastern Himalayas span five countries9. Himalayas are likely to be hard hit by climate

change 10.One of the most unpredictable mountain

ranges in the world 11.Many communities still live in isolation 12.Communities are dependent on the resources

nature provides13.Communities on the borders struggle to reach

agreements

Peer-assess: Give your partner a mark out of five, a WWW and an EBI

Both: Explain why you have given that mark to your partner and see if you agree.

Stretch: How would you improve the openings?

Band 1 5

The response is well focused on the passage and the question. All points are expressed clearly, concisely and fluently, and in the candidate’s own words (where appropriate) throughout.

Band 2 4

Most points are made clearly and concisely. Own words (where appropriate) are used consistently. The summary is mostly focused but may have a redundant introduction or conclusion.

Band 3 3

There are some areas of conciseness. There may be occasional loss of focus or clarity. Own words (where appropriate) are used for most of the summary. Responses may be list-like or not well sequenced.

Band 4 2

The summary is sometimes focused, but it may include comment, repetition, unnecessarily long explanation or lifted phrases.

Band 5 1

The summary is unfocused or wordy. It may be answered in the wrong form (e.g. narrative, commentary or as notes). There may be frequent lifting of phrases and sentences.

Question 1Question 1:

What are the Dos and Don’ts that

you must remember?

Yes… We are this excited

for your exam

• Look at the marks awarded and give that number of points• If it says use your own words than you MUST

• If it asks for the meaning it means the EXACT meaning• If it asks for the effect it means what do the words suggest

• You must give the meaning of only the word in italics• You must talk about the whole phrase in the explanation

question

• Don’t lift phrases if it says your own words• Don’t write too much detail for one mark questions

• Don’t miss out any questions – give them a go!

Partner 1: What are the

dos of this question?

Partner 2: What are the don’ts of this

question?

Both: What is the most important thing

to remember?

You must always work out the keywords of each question before attempting to answer or you will miss silly marks

QUESTION 1 (short answers) (11 marks)

Partner 1: What are the

key words/phrases

in 1

Partner 2: What are the

key words/phrases

in 2

Both: what is the key difference between

these two questions?

1. From paragraph 9 explain, using your own words, why the writer is concerned that the ferry boat may not successfully cross the river. (2) 2. State two things that the writer found frightening about his journey. (2)

You must always work out the keywords of each question before attempting to answer or you will miss silly marks

QUESTION 1 (short answers) (11 marks)

Both: Compare the keywords you have identified with your partner and discuss any differences:

Why has one partner chosen a word you haven’t? Are they right?Have you both taken into consideration the marks available?

Go through the short answer questions on your paper and underline the keywords

Read Passage A and answer the questions so that we can mark them as a class.

NOTE: Remember to include only as much detail as they ask for!

QUESTION 1 (short answers) (11 marks)

You should spend no longer than 7 minutes reading and 15-17 minutes

answering the questions

Spelling Focus: Synonyms

QUESTION 1 (meaning and explanation) (9 marks)

(i) Explain using your own words, what the narrator means by the words in italics in three of the following phrases:a) ………..b) ……….c) …………d) …………

Phrase selected: a, b, c or d ............................. Meaning of the words in italics: .............................................................................[1]

(ii) Explain how the words and language in each of the phrases you have chosen in Question (i) help to convey …..

Phrase selected: a, b, c or d ............................. Explanation:......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................[2]

Spelling Focus: Synonyms

You must use all your own words and you must not take any words from the sentence.

QUESTION 1 (meaning and explanation) (9 marks)

(i) Explain using your own words, what the narrator means by the words in italics in three of the following phrases:a) ………..b) ……….c) …………d) …………

Phrase selected: a, b, c or d ............................. Meaning of the words in italics: .............................................................................[1]

You must put it in context

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QUESTION 1g)i) (3 marks)

Ways to work out what a word means…

Think about the word• Is the word ‘painless’ like any other words you know?

Pain, less• ‘Painless’ is an adjective, what is it describing?

The train travel• Do you know any synonyms for the word ‘painless’?

effortless, stressless

“the most painless form of travel” (line 25)

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Spelling Focus: Definition

QUESTION 1g)i) (3 marks)Explain using your own words, what the writer means by the word in italics

(a) ‘condemned to hours in a tight seat’.

Condemned means...

i. …you are forced to stay in a tight seat

ii. …you are forced to stay in a poor environment

Both: Which is correct and why?

Explain using your own words, what the narrator means by the words in italics in three of the following phrases: 1.‘…the great noise of the sails, and the singing of the wind.’ (lines 17–18) 2.‘…I was so terrified I could scarcely understand the things I saw.’ (lines 18–19)3.‘…hampered our struggles.’ (line 22) 4.‘…whenever the ship hammered on the rocks.’ (line 26)

QUESTION 1g)i) (3 marks)Answer the meaning questions so that we can mark them as a class.

NOTE: Remember to use your own words and put them in context

You should spend no longer than 6 minutes

QUESTION 1g)ii) (6 marks)(ii) Explain how the words and language in each of the phrases you have chosen in Question (i) help to convey …..

Phrase selected: a, b, c or d ............................. Explanation:......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................[2]

You must use all your own words and you must not take any words from the sentence.

You must talk about the effect of the whole phrase and then individual words

You must explain by using the connective ‘because’

It must link to the question

QUESTION 1g)ii) (6 marks)ii) Explain how the words and language in each of the phrases you have chosen in Question (i) help to convey she was impressed at what she saw

The phrase suggests that she was impressed because she wants to see it but she can’t. The adjective “mysterious” further implies that she was impressed because she clearly wanted to find out more about it.

You must use all your own words and you must not take any words from the sentence. You must talk about the effect

of the whole phrase and then individual words

You must explain by using the connective ‘because’ It must link to the question

The mysterious land was inaccessible

Both: How many marks would you give this out of 2? Why?

QUESTION 1g)ii) (6 marks)Answer the explanation questions so that we can mark them as a class.

NOTE: Remember to use your own words, discuss the phrase and then the language. Remember the connective ‘because’.

You should spend no longer than 10 minutes

Question 2

Partner 1: Tell your partner what it is that you have to do in question 1.

Partner 2: Tell your partner what they must avoid doing in question 1Refer to one

bullet point in depth

Rewrite the passage

Respond to all three

bullet points in depth

Make up events that

happened to be creative

Use ambitious vocabulary

Use your own words

Write for the correct

audience and form

The formsIn pairs, you each have one of the forms that you could be asked to write in. You must make a list of the key conventions for that form.

Letter Speech/talk

Report

Article

Account/journal

Interview/ conversation

What do you do before reading the passage?

Formal or informal?

Informative or

descriptive?

Imagine that you are the narrator from Passage A. After this experience, you decide to write an entry in your journal.

Write your journal entry describing the experience and how you survived.In your journal entry you should include details of:• what happened and how the crew responded • your thoughts and feelings during the experience • how you survived after being thrown into the sea.

Base your journal entry on what you have read in Passage A, but do not copy from it. Be careful to use your own words. Address each of the three bullet points.

Begin your journal entry: ‘I cannot believe that I have survived…’. Write about 200 to 300 words.

Passage A: The Dangerous Reef

Task 1: In threes, you will now have one bullet point to focus

on. You must highlight only what is relevant for your bullet point. You should also underline any

words that you do not understand. We will work on

these together!

Task 2: You will now be mixed into groups in which you will have an ‘expert’ on each bullet point. You will have 3 minutes to teach the other ‘experts’ about your bullet

point- resulting in a fully annotated passage

Band 19-10

Uses and develops several ideas, both factual and inferential, from the passage. Consistently reflects the feelings of the writer and understands the danger of the situation and the difficulty of surviving.

Band 27-8

Refers to several details from the passage and makes some reference to the feelings experienced. Shows some awareness of the difficulty of surviving

Band 35-6

Repeats some details from the passage about what happened to the boat. Shows some incomplete understanding of the writer’s feelings. Focuses on the question and on the passage, but uses material simply and partially.

Band 43-4

There is some relevance to the question with a tendency to retell the original rather than to develop the material. Makes simple references to the writer’s feelings.

Band 51-2

There is an attempt to use the passage. May retell the passage or give occasional relevant facts. There may be examples of misunderstanding or lack of clarity.

Band 60

There is little or no relevance to the question or to the passage or the response copies unselectively or directly from the passage

Writing (the really fun bit!)

In your new group, you must write the opening to your journal entry – ON THE TABLE!

Bullet One Wonder:

You are in charge of ensuring that not only do you use your own words, but that they

are super duper ambitious!

Bullet Two Trickster:

You are in charge of ensuring you are

writing for the correct form, purpose and

audience.

Bullet Three Thinker:

You are in charge of making sure each

point focuses on the text and question and VSPAG is supersonic.

Over to youYou must now write the rest of the response on your own using all of the information that you have gathered this session.

You should spend 30 minutes on this as write

100 words per bullet point!

Band 19-10

Uses and develops several ideas, both factual and inferential, from the passage. Consistently reflects the feelings of the writer and understands the danger of the situation and the difficulty of surviving.

Band 27-8

Refers to several details from the passage and makes some reference to the feelings experienced. Shows some awareness of the difficulty of surviving

Band 35-6

Repeats some details from the passage about what happened to the boat. Shows some incomplete understanding of the writer’s feelings. Focuses on the question and on the passage, but uses material simply and partially.

Band 43-4

There is some relevance to the question with a tendency to retell the original rather than to develop the material. Makes simple references to the writer’s feelings.

Band 51-2

There is an attempt to use the passage. May retell the passage or give occasional relevant facts. There may be examples of misunderstanding or lack of clarity.

Band 60

There is little or no relevance to the question or to the passage or the response copies unselectively or directly from the passage