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End of Term Exam

End of Term Exam. Today’s objectives are: t o outline the exam Overview of what you need to revise Looking at section one of the exam. Exam Structure. The exam will mirror the end of term exam in term one

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End of Term Exam

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  1. End of Term Exam Today’s objectives are: to outline the exam Overview of what you need to revise Looking at section one of the exam

  2. Exam Structure The exam will mirror the end of term exam in term one It will be in three sections; short answer section with unseen texts, essay one and essay two It will run for a duration of 2 hours

  3. Exam Content Section One This section will consist of 3 to 5 unseen texts. Three will be 5 to 6 questions on the unseen texts. **The last question will require you to answer in a ‘mini-essay’ format.

  4. Exam Content The unseen texts in section one may consist of any of the following text types: • Short story • Diary entry • Newspaper / feature article • Images (artwork, photograph) • Cartoon • Interview • Song • Poem • Review • Book, CD covers

  5. Exam Content Speech One You will be required to write a speech on the topic of transformation using the two texts ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ and ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Your speech will require you to include quotes and techniques from both texts.

  6. Exam Content Essay Two You will be required to write an essay on the topic of power/control/rebellion using the core text ‘1984’. You will be required to quote from this text using quotes (no need for page numbers) and techniques in order to justify your answer.

  7. Exam Revision Section One You need to be ACTIVELY involved in the following revision elements: • Revising the techniques of each text type and ensuring you understand how to use them to analyse the text. This information can be found in your notes from term one. We have analysed every text type multiple times. You can also visit the website ‘technique assistance’ to jog your memory and give you a quick lesson in analysing texts.

  8. Exam Revision Section One • You need to look back at your past tests and exams and gather the feedback to help you know what YOU need to do to improve, • Some ideas: • Lack of techniques • Lack of analysis • Lack of both techniques and analysis

  9. Exam Revision Speech: Transformation • You need to re-read and watch these two texts in order to refresh your memory of plot lines, characters, settings and techniques. • You need to organise ALL the notes and analysis achieved during the unit so that you understand the transformation of the text • You then need to compile a list of notes showing the techniques and quotes in each of the texts and how they show transformation • You also need to look over the essays you have already completed and read the extensive feedback offered so you know where YOU need to improve.

  10. Exam Revision Essay : ‘1984’ power / control / rebellion • You need to look over all the work we have completed using techniques to analyse the text. This includes the holiday homework right through to the speeches. • Use your speech feedback to pin point where you need to focus your understanding in terms of the novel. • Look at the essays you have handed in and the feedback you have been given in reference to the text • You will not need to include related text in your exam essay.

  11. Exam Revision This is the schedule for exam revision: Week 7: Section one and essay one revision Week 8: Essay one and Essay two Week 8: September 3rd – Practice Exam on Section One and Essay One Week 8: September 5th – Practice Exam on Essay Two Week 9: Revision on all three sections using the feedback from the practice exams.

  12. Section One We will be looking at the song ‘1984’ by David Bowie and a short story to follow. Complete the worksheet titled ‘Looking at a Song.’

  13. Analysing Song Techniques used in the analysis of songs Repetition Tone Figurative Language Emotive Language Structure Alliteration Assonance Hyperbole Colloquial Language Allusion Colour Meaning Sibilance Genre Pitch Rhythm Cover/Original Composer

  14. David Bowie’s ‘1984’

  15. David Bowie’s ‘1984’

  16. David Bowie’s ‘1984’

  17. David Bowie’s ‘1984’

  18. David Bowie’s ‘1984’

  19. David Bowie’s ‘1984’ Other quotes and techniques you could have used:

  20. Analysing a Short Story Techniques we can use to analyse a short story. Refer to the handout.

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  27. Poem Analysis

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  30. Poem Analysis

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  32. Poem Analysis

  33. Poem Analysis

  34. Speech Comments Feedback from speeches (what worked well overall) • The analysis of ‘1984’ • The links to the related texts • The use of examples to link the ideas • The use of props and visual aid

  35. Speech Comments What needs to be improved • Audience engagement. Showing this is a written speech requires you to use speech related techniques. • The use of colloquial and formal language in a solid structure. Do not write an essay. • Answering the question. • Referring to elements of the question • Showing how your analysis answers the question through a mixture of speech and language techniques • Practice!

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