Paper 1 Knowledge Organiser

Important Exam Information

Section A: Reading Section B: Writing
- 45 minutes - 40 marks - 45 minutes - 40 marks
- Questions 1 – 4 - Question 5 = descriptive or narrative (either or both)

Helpful vocabulary for Section A Question 2 (8 marks 10 minutes) Question 3 (8 marks 10 minutes)
Band 4 How does the writer use language to… How does the writer use structure to…
Detailed, impact
perceptive suggests Technical terminology Technical terminology
illustrates Adjectives Adverbs Contrast Chronological
Band 3 demonstrates Alliteration Emotive language Cyclical Development
Clear, relevant foreshadows Hyperbole Imagery Dialogue End
indicates Metaphor Noun phrases Flashback /forward Focus shifts
Band 2 exemplifies Nouns Onomatopoeia Lists Narrative
Some, This makes the reader… Oxymoron Personification Opening Order
attempts - question Pronouns Sensory language Paragraphs Patterns
- understand Simile Subordinate/main clause Repetition Sentence structures
Band 1
- imagine Terms of address Triplets Simple, compound, complex sentences
Simple Limited
- feel Verbs Single word sentences Tense

Top Tips Top Tips

Question 1 (4 marks 5 minutes)  Only use the section indicated  Use the whole extract
Question  Stick to the question – highlight important words  Select references judiciously
List four things…  Select references (probably quotations) judiciously  Remember WHAT? structure is being used WHERE? is
Top Tips  Remember WHAT? language is being used WHERE? is there evidence of it WHY? has it been used?
Only use the lines indicated there evidence of it WHY? has it been used?  Use technical terminology but always consider the
Stick to the question  Use technical terminology but always consider the effect
Write in full sentences effect  Aim for three points / paragraphs
Include quotations where appropriate  Aim for three points / paragraphs
Don’t repeat

Question 4
Top Tips
 Use the section indicated and stick to the question – highlight important words from the quote and the question
 Start with an evaluative comment: do you agree, partially agree or disagree with the given statement?
 Select references for language and structure points judiciously
 Remember WHAT? language and structure methods are being used WHERE? is there evidence of them WHY? have they been used?
 Use technical terminology (see above for language and structure terminology you could use) but always consider the effect.
I agree with the statement because…, The writer states…which creates the impression…. This reinforces the idea…., The reader feels…, I get the impression…, This seems to indicate…
 Important Exam Information
Section A: Reading Section B: Writing
- 45 minutes - 40 marks - 45 minutes - 40 marks
- Questions 1 – 4 - Question 5 = descriptive or narrative (either or both)

Question 5 Writing to Describe Question 5 Writing to Narrate

 Read the question carefully, establish the audience and purpose and then…  Read the question carefully, establish the audience and purpose and then…
 PLAN carefully – use whatever form works best for you (mind map, paragraph  PLAN carefully – use whatever form works best for you (mind map, paragraph
plan, flow chart). Plan an idea for each paragraph then find some vocabulary plan, flow chart). Plan an idea for each paragraph then find some vocabulary
and technique to go with each. and technique to go with each.
 Use a range of the writing to describe features throughout your writing. These  Use a careful selection of the descriptive features from the left of this sheet.
include:  Create tone and atmosphere by using carefully selected lexical fields, pathetic
o Select and use adjectives carefully (sometimes in isolation, sometimes in fallacy and imagery.
groups)  Include dynamic verbs which drive the action forward.
o Use imagery techniques thoughtfully – simile, metaphor, personification  Include dialogue – correctly punctuated.
(what are you comparing them to? Why?)
o Show, don’t tell WAGOLL
o Use sensory writing SCREECH!
o Experiment with ambitious vocabulary The black car swung round the dark, rain drenched street corner like an out of control
o Use a selection of different types of punctuation roller coaster. With breaks squealing, the ominous juggernaut shattered the peaceful
quiet of the midnight city street.
. , … ; : ( ) ! ? “Run!” Shouted an anonymous voice; two men launched from the car onto the slimy,
o Use a variety of different length and type of sentences for effect. wet pavement. Their determined faces lifted from the asphalt and squinted into the
o Vary the way you start sentences: try to start with fronted adverbials, darkness. Hundreds of watching eyes glinted back at them.
prepositions or an ing verb. The shrieking of sirens could be heard in the distance.
o Remember topic sentences – these will be the introduction to the whole Like a rabbit caught in headlights, both men sprang to their feet and ran – they ran as if
paragraph, try not to stray too far from what they say throughout that their lives depended on it. As they reached the nearest corner they dived to the floor
paragraph. and crumpled in waves of silent laughter.
o Paragraph carefully, use a range of paragraph lengths for effect. “CUT!” Came a voice from the shadows.

AO5 (24 marks) Band 4 AO6 (16 marks)

Compelling, Convincing
Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and Band 3 Candidates must use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures
adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and Consistent, Clear for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation.
audiences. Organise information and ideas, using structural and Band 2
grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts. Some success
Band 1
Limited, simple