Paper 1 Section AReading Non-Fiction & Media

AO2(iv) – Making Comparisons

(H Tier)

Assessment Objective

AO2(iv) - Select material appropriate to your purpose and make cross-references

Identify similarities and differences Select from across the whole texts Explain the reasons behind these,

linked to audience and purpose

Examples of questions Describe the methods used by McVitie’s on

the wrapper to sell Jaffa Cakes. To what extent do these methods avoid the criticisms made by Fay Weldon in Dull, dull, dull?

Compare the ways in which words are used for effect in each item.

Compare the front pages of Bella and Trout Fisherman magazines.You should write about:

The pictures The print styles The layout.

Important points You could be asked to compare a range

of different things e.g. facts / opinions, ideas, language, presentation, audience, purpose

You should look for similarities and differences

You need to use appropriate connectives to show that you are comparing

Useful connectives

Similarities Equally Both In the same way Similarly Likewise As with like

Differences But Whereas However Although Alternatively Unlike On the other hand

Framework for Reading

1. Read the question – what are you being asked to compare?

2. Read the texts3. Work out the PAFT and message (if

you haven’t already)4. Highlight similarities and

differences5. Plan your response

Model question Compare how the two items use language to

present their views of Academies(8 marks)

8 marks = 16 minutes Identify a range of similarities and

differences Focus on the use of language and how these

are linked to the purpose of each text

Item 1

Item 2

PURPOSE: what job is the writer trying to do?Argue Inform Analyse ImaginePersuade Explain Review ExploreAdvise Describe Comment Entertain

PURPOSE: what job is the writer trying to do?Argue Inform Analyse ImaginePersuade Explain Review ExploreAdvise Describe Comment Entertain

FORM: type of writingLeaflet ArticleWeb page StoryLetter EmailSpeech EssayReport Advert

FORM: type of writingLeaflet ArticleWeb page StoryLetter EmailSpeech EssayReport Advert

TONE: what is the mood of the writing? How are we addressed?Enthusiastic Angry Questioning ObjectivePassionate Frustrated Doubtful SubjectiveHopeful Pessimistic Suspicious NeutralOptimistic Sad Sarcastic CynicalHumorous Annoyed Ironic Knowledgeable

TONE: what is the mood of the writing? How are we addressed?Enthusiastic Angry Questioning ObjectivePassionate Frustrated Doubtful SubjectiveHopeful Pessimistic Suspicious NeutralOptimistic Sad Sarcastic CynicalHumorous Annoyed Ironic Knowledgeable

AUDIENCE: the readerChildren ExpertsTeenagers FansParents Men Pensioners Women Workers Adults

AUDIENCE: the readerChildren ExpertsTeenagers FansParents Men Pensioners Women Workers Adults

PAFTPurposeAudience

FormTone

PAFTPurposeAudience

FormTone

Age Interests LifestyleGender Education ClassJob Hobbies Politics

Advice You can either identify similar

techniques and say how they are used for different effects OR you can identify different techniques and say that the writer’s have different views

You need to focus on the question i.e. language

Write in paragraphs and use connectives to show you’re making comparisons

Planning

Item 1 Connectives Item 2

View on Academies

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Comparison 1 – Language

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Comparison 2 – Language

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Assessment Criteria – AO2(iv) Band 1 (F/G)

Little detail / unfocused Band 2 (D/E)

General, descriptive answer / spots obvious points

Band 3 (B/C) Makes clear comparisons Range of examples selected

Band 4 (A/A*) Detailed comparison Effective analysis of the similarities and

differences