Year 11 English

Term Exam Revision

Notes and Quotes

Exam: Friday 11 September 8.40-11.50

Structure: Essay Booklet 1.2 Formal Writing

1.3 Extended Text (Macbeth or Of Mice and Men)

1.4 Short texts (NZ Poetry)

1.5 Visual text (mean creek)

Resource Booklet1.6 Unfamiliar Texts

Q & A Booklet1.6 Unfamiliar Texts (Prose, Poetry, Visual)

What to bring: Refill, several blue or black pens, a watch!

Stuff I need to remember: quotes and notes for the essays!!!

Essay Structures

1.2 Formal Writing
Planning
a)Brainstorm ideas
b)Create a ‘For’ and ‘Against’ list
c)Plan your essay
P1 – Intro

P2 – Point A (Statement / Example / Explanation /

Example / Explanation)
P3 – Point B (Statement / Example / Explanation /
Example / Explanation)
P4 – Point C (Statement / Example / Explanation / Example/ Explanation)
P5 – “However” paragraph (Statement / Example /
Explanation)
P6 - Conclusion / 1.3 Extended Text
P1 Introduction
State title and author
Give a brief response to the first and second half the question.
P2 Addressing first half of the question
Describe the character, consider appearance, personality, strengths and weaknesses as well as there role in the plot.
Support each point with a quote.
P3Addressing second half of the question.
Explain why he/she is important. Give first of two reasons, linking to the central themes/ideas.
Support each reason with a quote.
P4Addressing second half of the question.
Explain why he/she is important. Give second of two reasons, linking to the central themes/ideas.
Support each reason with a quote.
P5Conclusion
Sum up the main points for each part of your answer.
Do not introduce any new points at this stage.
1.4 Short Texts
P1: Introduction
State title and author of each poem.
Give a brief response to the first and second half the question for each poem.
P2:Answering (part a) on Poem One
Describe an idea (theme), and explain how the idea is conveyed, e.g. metaphor. Provide a quote to support each example.
P3: Answering (part b) on Poem One
Explain how the technique(s) conveyed the idea Provide quotes to support each reason.
P4: Answering (part a) on Poem Two
Describe an idea (theme), and explain how the idea is conveyed, e.g. metaphor. Provide a quote to support each example.
P5:Answering (part b) on Poem Two
Explain how the technique(s) conveyed the idea Provide quotes to support each reason.
P6: Conclusion (only if you have enough time) / 1.5 Visual Text
Paragraph One: Intro
“An important idea in the film Mean Creek directed by (insert name) is (insert theme / idea). This idea is conveyed through the verbal features (insert verbal technique/s) and the visual features (insert visual feature). Through the use of these techniques we are able to understand the ideas much more clearly.”
Paragraph Two: Description of idea
(Give a brief definition of the idea / theme in your own words)
Paragraph Three: Discussion of Technique 1
Statement: Which technique shows what idea
Example: Specific example from film when this technique is used to show idea
Explanation: How this technique makes it easier to understand.
Paragraph Four: Discussion of Technique 2
Statement: Which technique shows what idea
Example: Specific example from film when this technique is used to show idea
Explanation: How this technique makes it easier to understand.
Paragraph Five: Discussion of Technique 3
Statement: Which technique shows what idea
Example: Specific example from film when this technique is used to show idea
Explanation: How this technique makes it easier to understand.
Paragraph Six: Conclusion
Briefly state which techniques were used to convey specific and why they helped you understand. Similar to intro.