Paper 1 Section A Reading Non-Fiction

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Paper 1 Section AReading Non-Fiction Media

• AO2(iii) Following the writers argument

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Assessment Objective

• AO2(iii) - Follow an argument
• Identify the writers overall view
• Identify the different points made by the writer
  that support this
• Explain these points and what the writer is
  saying

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Example of Questions

• What does Fay Weldon recommend as the best way to
  sell chocolate bars?
• What are the main points of Tony Allans argument
  about the worlds water shortages?
• Explain the key points made in this item.

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Framework for Reading

• Read the questions
• Read the text
• Work out the PAFT and main view
• Identify the main points made by the writer
  number these in order of importance
• Plan your response

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Advice

• Decide what the writer is trying to say to you
  their overall message
• Identify the different points that are made.
  Look at the use of topic sentences / paragraphs
• Explain what is meant by the writer and what they
  are trying to say

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Model question

• Explain the main points made by the writer in
  this article
• (6 marks)
• 6 marks 12 minutes
• Identify the main view
• Identify the points that support this
• Explain these ideas in your own words

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Age Interests Lifestyle Gender
Education Class Job Hobbies Politics
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Planning
Main view Main view Main view
Point (Select an idea) Evidence Explain (Your interpretation)



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Assessment criteria AO2iii

• Band 1 (F/G)
• Little detail / unfocused
• Band 2 (D/E)
• General, descriptive answer / spots obvious
  points
• Band 3 (B/C)
• Selects and comments on range points
• Structured response
• Band 4 (A/A)
• Detailed understanding of ideas
• Ideas fully absorbed and shaped into an answer

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Exemplar answer full marks!

• What reasons are put forward for visiting
  Antarctica with Trailfinders?
• (6 marks)
• Read the advert for Trailfinders. Read the
  following answer and work out why it was awarded
  full marks

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Exemplar answer 1
Clear focus on task and purpose of text
Connectives show structure

• As the article aims to influence others to visit
  the Antarctic with Trailfinders, many reasons are
  put forward. Firstly the subheading Over 30
  years of experience of booking adventure travel
  worldwide suggests that this company is the most
  qualified for organising the trip. It suggests
  that from experience the company will know the
  best areas and most successful ways of carrying
  out the trip.

Integrated reference
Use of analytical markers
Detailed analysis of the point made full
understanding / conceptualised
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Exemplar answer 2
Structured answer material is shaped
Interprets message material is absorbed

• Secondly, the article gives the impression that
  Trailfinders is a versatile company. It suits
  every budget, every timescale and every
  country giving the impression that whatever the
  specification for the desired country this
  company can match it. Also when planning they
  will happily assist you in deciding on the trip
  that suits you, therefore implying that they
  will offer any advice needed in the planning of
  the trip.

Integrated references
Additional explanations full understanding
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Exemplar answer 3
Three clear points made and explored material
fully shaped and absorbed

• Finally, Item 1 gives the impression that booking
  with Travelfinders will make planning the holiday
  relaxed and camping at the activity enjoyable.
  For example, the article promises the company
  will book you on the best value flights,
  arrangetravel insurance and make any
  additional hotel arrangements. In short, this
  company will do the majority of the planning
  whilst finding the best value for money. Overall,
  the main reason for visiting the breathtakingly
  beautiful place with Travelfinders is that it
  will be carefree, but up to a professional and
  affordable standard.

Summative comments round off answer and show a
conceptual response
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Key points

• Full understanding of the points made
• Ideas are fully absorbed and then shaped into an
  answer i.e. coherent analysis of selected points
• References are integrated into the argument i.e.
  quotations are worked into sentences
• Detailed and conceptualised i.e. gives the three
  best points, evaluating what is said, and
  offering your own ideas about the topic

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Try and Apply

• Use your plan to write your own explanation of
  the points made by the writer
• Aim to meet the highest grade criteria
• Assess your answer against the criteria