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English Only and Media Studies

English Only and Media Studies. 11a3-Miss Carter 11b3-Mrs Ayre Exam Date: 7 th June. Reading Paper Recap. The paper is one hour long You will be given two texts to base your answers on; make sure you check carefully which text you should be getting your answers from.

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English Only and Media Studies

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  1. English Only and Media Studies 11a3-Miss Carter 11b3-Mrs Ayre Exam Date: 7th June

  2. Reading Paper Recap The paper is one hourlong You will be given two textsto base your answers on; make sure you check carefully which text you should be getting your answers from. There will usually be four questions, each worth 10 marks Use the amount of marks to determine how many responses you should make – 12 points for a 10 mark question 6 for a 5 mark question.

  3. Reading Paper Recap The 5 question types and key words: • Select and retrieve – Find, list, locate, identify (usually only appears on Foundation). What questions: • Impressions and images – impression, images • Viewpoint and attitude – thoughts, feelings, views, attitude • How questions: • Persuasive questions – how, encourage, persuade, show, attract • Compare questions – compare

  4. Reading Paper Recap Split your time wisely. • List/locate question = 3/5 minutes • What question = 12 minutes • How question = 15 minutes • Compare question = 12 minutes (Focus on the key words in the question. Is it a what or a how?

  5. List/Locate/Find question For these questions you need to: • Use a bullet point list • Find a minimum of 12 things • Use words directly from the text • Spend no more than 5 minutes • Highlight the answers as you read through the text then copy them in to your answer book.

  6. What question For these questions you need to: • These are impressions or thoughts and feelings questions. • Use point (an impression or thought) and evidence (what gives this impression or thought) • Aim to write 10 different points with evidence • Try to make 2 – 3 overviews as well (overall impression or thoughts – usually negative or positive) • As you read through the text, highlight the evidence you want to use (aim for 10 pieces). • The higher answers (B+) will track the text (write about it in the order they appear), showing how an impression or thought changes.

  7. How question • These questions are the toughest ones you will get on the paper • Approach them as two what questions: What is said, what does it suggest? • Write your answers as PEE or EE. (three sentences max per point) • You should try to write 8 PEE chains (about 2/3 of a page) • Use the bullet points in the question to structure your answer – there’s usually 3 so make sure you write 3/4 things for each: • What is said is looking for facts/opinions (the obvious things) • words and phrases used is looking for you to pick out key RAPFOREST techniques and explain how they persuade (what they make us think) • Pictures used is looking for you to explain why the pictures are there (discuss what is in them and what they suggest) • The higher answers (B+) will not necessarily be long, but will be focused on explaining the language or techniques used.

  8. Compare question • These are the last questions • Sometimes people don’t get to these questions because they have spent too long on the other 3 – make sure you complete this question: they are usually easy 10 marks to get. • Make sure you get answers from both texts, and make it obvious which text you have got your answer from. • If there are bullet points make sure you use them as headings • You can also answer this question as a table – use the bullet points to help layout your answers. Usually only on Foundation!

  9. What tasks could you face? • Formal letter • Informal letter • Report • Review • Leaflet/Guide • Article • Speech

  10. Higher Mark Scheme: • To achieve the A* and A grades you need to make sure you are: • Assured sense of purpose and task. • Clear awareness of purpose which is shown through the language and vocabulary used. • Well developed text that demonstrates a clear structure and logical argument. • Manipulating sentence structures for effect. • Accurate spelling and punctuation.

  11. AQA GCSE Media Studies 40% examination Pre-released brief – 25th April Examination – 24th May 1 hour 30 minutes Topic – Science Fiction Films

  12. Students will be expected to have knowledge of: • Existing Science-Fiction films – the codes and conventions (ingredients) of these films should be investigated. The following case studies should be revised: Jurassic World, 2001 and The Hunger Games. Any other examples of films would be good. • The different character roles and the narrative functions in Sci-Fi films. • Marketing and advertising packages across media platforms (posters, trailers, websites, social media, interviews, merchandise, etc) and the way synergies exist between them. • The advantages of global institutions versus the constraints of independent films. • The way audiences use Sci-Fi films and the appeal they have.

  13. Students will be expected to: • Pitch an idea for their own Sci-Fi film. This will include ideas about: • The subgenre used • The setting and mise-en-scene • The narrative • The codes and conventions used • The main characters and their traits/representation • The institutions involved with producing and distributing the film • A marketing and promotional campaign for the film

  14. Students will be expected to: • Produce a creative piece. They will have to prepare: • A storyboard for the trailer • A storyboard for the opening of the film • A script for the opening of the film • A promotional film poster • A website homepage • A script for a radio interview promoting the film • A press release for the film idea

  15. The Pre-Release will… • Give key details about what will be on the exam paper. • Allow 4 weeks to research and plan, using the booklet provided.

  16. The Exam Paper will have… • FOUR questions. These will probably ask: • About the codes and conventions of Sci-Fi films, asking that key details from at least 2 case studies are given. • To pitch an idea for a new Sci-Fi film, its promotional package and the appeal to the audience. • To explain the appeal of the film idea or • What representations, narratives and institutional details are present in Sci-Fi films • To produce something creative

  17. Overall key details: • Use your 4 weeks to research and plan before the examination • Be creative and produce something original • Be organised and make sure you have pens, coloured pencils, ruler, etc. for the exam • Use a variety of formats to answer questions. E.g. lists, diagrams, brainstorms, etc. • Spend 20 minutes on each question

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