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Reading for analysis and evaluation is one of the most important aspects of your work in English.
As we saw before the holiday, this is one area of the course where we may struggle. This means that we must get our skills in place early on.
Get out your yellow ‘Reading’ jotter.
Inside your jotter, take the heading ‘Tips for Reading’
Tips for Reading 16/8/13
Here are some tips to help you with this paper…
•Read the question carefully•Check which section of the passage you have been directed to.•Never leave a question blank. •Check how many marks the question is worth. Ensure your answer is detailed enough.•Follow the instructions in your own words and quote with care.
One of the most important skills that you need to develop as you seek to improve your skills in English is your ability to read texts CLOSELY. You must do this to examine the writer’s meaning and the way in which they have used language.
Today, you are going to begin a your study of close reading and you will be introduced to some of the formula and strategies that you will need to know.
Formula:• Locate relevant parts of passage (Look
for quotes or line references in question)
• Consider how many marks are available.
• Highlight in passage pieces of relevant text- match these to marks available.
• Translate information into your OWN WORDS-bullet point to make each separate point clear.
1. While some people dread the return to school after the long summer holiday, I am often quite relieved. After six weeks of lazy days, it is nice to get back into a routine and get your brain working again.
In your own words, explain why the writer feels ‘relieved’ to return to school after the long summer holidays. (2 marks)
• While some people dread the return to school after the long summer holiday, I am often quite relieved. After six weeks of lazy days, it is nice to get back into a routine and get your brain working again.
• In your own words, explain why the writer feels ‘relieved’ to return to school after the long summer holidays. (2 marks)
The idea that you need to put into your own words, is the idea of ‘routine’. This means having a structure to your day.
This means to be thinking and keeping your mind active.
• 1. While some people dread the return to school after the long summer holiday, I am often quite relieved. After six weeks of lazy days, it is nice to get back into a routine and get your brain working again.
• In your own words, explain why the writer feels ‘relieved’ to return to school after the long summer holidays. (2 marks)
• He likes to get some order back to his days.
• He is happy that he can get his mind active again.
• 2. Although they lost the match, Scotland should be proud of their performance at Wembley. For the first time in a long time, they worked as a team and produced some good quality football. Winning is not always everything.
• In your own words, explain why the writer feels Scotland ‘should be proud of their performance’. (2 marks)
• 2. Although they lost the match, Scotland should be proud of their performance at Wembley. For the first time in a long time, they worked as a team and produced some good quality football. Winning is not always everything.
• In your own words, explain why the writer feels Scotland ‘should be proud of their performance’. (2 marks)
This means that they performed well as a group.
This means that the standard of their game was very high. They played well.
• 2. Although they lost the match, Scotland should be proud of their performance at Wembley. For the first time in a long time, they worked as a team and produced some good quality football. Winning is not always everything.
• In your own words, explain why the writer feels Scotland ‘should be proud of their performance’. (2 marks)
The press went wild for the first official family portrait, but it left me feeling cold. While they try hard to look like the average family, this picture reminds us all that they are far from average. It is too stage managed.From the perfection of their Hollywood smiles to the vast green space that they call their back garden, it is clear the new generation of Royals will be just as distant as the past.
In your own words, explain why the photograph left the writer ‘cold’ (2 marks)
The press went wild for the first official family portrait, but it left me feeling cold. While they try hard to look like the average family, this picture reminds us all that they are far from average. It is too stage managed. From the perfection of their Hollywood smiles to the vast green space that they call their back garden, it is clear the new generation of Royals will be just as distant as the past.
In your own words, explain why the photograph left the writer ‘cold’ (2 marks)
The press went wild for the first official family portrait, but it left me feeling cold. While they try hard to look like the average family, this picture reminds us all that they are far from average. It is too stage managed. From the perfection of their Hollywood smiles to the vast green space that they call their back garden, it is clear the new generation of Royals will be just as distant as the past.
In your own words, explain why the photograph left the writer ‘cold’ (2 marks)
It is too perfectly posed and set up.
It does not show a normal British family, but a very wealthy one.
They look too perfect with their dazzling teeth.
The size of the garden shows that they are very wealthy.
Moving house is said to be the most stressful experience of your adult life. Having just gone through it, it is easy to see why. From unreliable moving companies to the organising and packing of a lifetime of possessions, moving house involves packing your entire life into the back of a lorry. It is no easy task.
In your own words, give two reasons why moving house is ‘the most stressful experience of your adult life’ (2 marks)
Moving house is said to be the most stressful experience of your adult life. Having just gone through it, it is easy to see why. From unreliable moving companies to the organising and packing of a lifetime of possessions, moving house involves packing your entire life into the back of a lorry. It is no easy task.
In your own words, give two reasons why moving house is ‘the most stressful experience of your adult life’ (2 marks)
Moving house is said to be the most stressful experience of your adult life. Having just gone through it, it is easy to see why. From unreliable moving companies to the organising and packing of a lifetime of possessions, moving house involves packing your entire life into the back of a lorry. It is no easy task.
In your own words, give two reasons why moving house is ‘the most stressful experience of your adult life’ (2 marks)
You have to put up with untrustworthy removal men
You need to sort out and box up all of your belongings.
I have learned more from my grandparents than I have from any other person in my life. They were always the first people that I turned to when I needed advice about anything. They had lived through difficult times and always knew how to put my problems into perspective. They always had the ability to show me that no problem was too big to overcome.
What, according to the writer, did he learn from his grandparents?(2 marks)
I have learned more from my grandparents than I have from any other person in my life. They were always the first people that I turned to when I needed advice about anything. They had lived through difficult times and always knew how to put my problems into perspective. They always had the ability to show me that no problem was too big to overcome.
What, according to the writer, did he learn from his grandparents?(1 mark)
The 2014 Commonwealth Games rescued a seemingly dying institution. These were the most important Commonwealth Games in a generation. Following the disastrous Games in Delhi, where athletes performed in near empty, hastily constructed venues and against the twin shadows of corruption and poverty, Glasgow had to rediscover the ‘friendly’ nature of the friendly Games.
In your own words, why were the 2014 Commonwealth Games so important?
(2 marks)
The 2014 Commonwealth Games rescued a seemingly dying institution. These were the most important Commonwealth Games in a generation. Following the disastrous Games in Delhi, where athletes performed in near empty, hastily constructed venues and against the twin shadows of corruption and poverty, Glasgow had to rediscover the ‘friendly’ nature of the friendly Games.
In your own words, why were the 2014 Commonwealth Games so important?
(2 marks)
The 2014 Commonwealth Games rescued a seemingly dying institution. These were the most important Commonwealth Games in a generation. Following the disastrous Games in Delhi, where athletes performed in near empty, hastily constructed venues and against the twin shadows of corruption and poverty, Glasgow had to rediscover the ‘friendly’ nature of the friendly Games.
In your own words, why were the 2014 Commonwealth Games so important? (2 marks)
The Games were important because they had to be better than the last games in India where few tickets were sold and the stadiums were of poor quality.
The true success of the 2014 Commonwealth Games had little to do with the sporting moments themselves. The true stars of the Games were not the athletes: it was the city that shone brightest. Glasgow showed the entire world that it was a city filled with fun, laughter and a contagious sense of humour.
In your own words, what does the writer think was the most successful element of the Games? (2 marks)
The true success of the 2014 Commonwealth Games had little to do with the sporting moments themselves. The true stars of the Games were not the athletes: it was the city that shone brightest. Glasgow showed the entire world that it was a city filled with fun, laughter and a contagious sense of humour.
In your own words, what does the writer think was the most successful element of the Games? (2 marks)
The true success of the 2014 Commonwealth Games had little to do with the sporting moments themselves. The true stars of the Games were not the athletes: it was the city that shone brightest. Glasgow showed the entire world that it was a city filled with fun, laughter and a contagious sense of humour.
In your own words, what does the writer think was the most successful element of the Games? (2 marks)
The writer believes that the biggest success was the city of Glasgow itself because it proved to the world what a great place it is.
The new Scottish football season will be one like no other. For the first time in the league’s history, three of the biggest names in Scottish football find themselves exiled from the wealth and status of the top table of the Premier League. It will be a tricky year of adjustment as the giants of Edinburgh join their Glasgow rivals Rangers in the lower leagues for the first time.
In your own words, why does the writer think that this will be a season like ‘no other’? (2 marks)
The new Scottish football season will be one like no other. For the first time in the league’s history, three of the biggest names in Scottish football find themselves exiled from the wealth and status of the top table of the Premier League. It will be a tricky year of adjustment as the giants of Edinburgh join their Glasgow rivals Rangers in the lower leagues for the first time.
In your own words, why does the writer think that this will be a season like ‘no other’? (2 marks)
It will be a season like no other because three of the leagues most successful teams will not be playing in the top division and will instead play at a lower level.
The imprisonment of Rolf Harris was a deeply unsettling experience for millions. Not only were his crimes utterly despicable, countless people felt that they had been tricked into loving and respecting this warm, jovial entertainer, only to discover that behind the laughter and the artwork lay a much more sinister and dangerous side.
In your own words, why does the writer feel that the imprisonment of Rolf Harris was a deeply unsettling experience?(2 marks)
The imprisonment of Rolf Harris was a deeply unsettling experience for millions. Not only were his crimes utterly despicable, countless people felt that they had been tricked into loving and respecting this warm, jovial entertainer, only to discover that behind the laughter and the artwork lay a much more sinister and dangerous side.
In your own words, why does the writer feel that the imprisonment of Rolf Harris was a deeply unsettling experience?(2 marks)
The new Scottish football season will be one like no other. For the first time in the league’s history, three of the biggest names in Scottish football find themselves exiled from the wealth and status of the top table of the Premier League. It will be a tricky year of adjustment as the giants of Edinburgh join their Glasgow rivals Rangers in the lower leagues for the first time.
In your own words, why does the writer think that this will be a season like ‘no other’? (2 marks)
It will be a season like no other because three of the leagues most successful teams will not be playing in the top division and will instead play at a lower level.
Reading for analysis and evaluation is one of the most important aspects of your work in English.
As we saw before the holiday, this is one area of the course where we may struggle. This means that we must get our skills in place early on.
• Contrast questions ask you to identify where a writer has deliberately used two very different words or phrases together to express an idea.
Formula: • Quote words or phrases that
convey BOTH sides of contrast.
• Explain how the first word/ phrase conveys one side of contrast
• Explain how the second word/ phrase conveys other side of contrast
• While the sharp angled skyscrapers of New York surround you from all corners, forming an uncomfortable barrier between you and the world beyond the city, the London skyline is softer and more welcoming being decorated with a mixture of curved, historic monuments and spiked glass towers of modernity.
• What according to the writer is the contrast between the New York and London skylines?
• While the sharp angled skyscrapers of New York surround you from all corners, forming an uncomfortable barrier between you and the world beyond the city, the London skyline is softer and more welcoming being decorated with a mixture of curved, historic monuments and spiked glass towers of modernity.
• What according to the writer is the contrast between the New York and London skylines?
• While the sharp angled skyscrapers of New York surround you from all corners, forming an uncomfortable barrier between you and the world beyond the city, the London skyline is softer and more welcoming being decorated with a mixture of curved, historic monuments and spiked glass towers of modernity.
• What according to the writer is the contrast between the New York and London skylines?
• While the sharp angled skyscrapers of New York surround you from all corners, forming an uncomfortable barrier between you and the world beyond the city, the London skyline is softer and more welcoming being decorated with a mixture of curved, historic monuments and spiked glass towers of modernity.
• What according to the writer is the contrast between the New York and London skylines?
• ‘Sharp angled skyscrapers’• This indicates that New York is filled with very tall
and box like buildings that surround the people below.
• This is in contrast to London and…
• ‘softer and more welcoming’, ‘mixture’• This indicates that in London, the buildings are
much more rounded and vary from the ornate buildings of the past to the much more modern structures of today.
• It would seem that the Simon Cowell boyband formula has changed a little. In the 1990s we had 5ive (yes it really was spelled like that). They were promoted as the so called ‘bad boys of pop’. They were frequently in drunken fights while the lyrics of such musical masterpieces as ‘Slam dunk da funk’ and ‘If ya getting down’ had overtly sexual undertones and suggested they would prefer a one night stand to a lasting relationship.
• Fast-forward a decade and One Direction, the latest creation on Cowell’s boyband production line, are presented as the squeaky clean, wholesome boys next door. Their lyrics promote sweet puppy love and genuine affection while they look as though they are likely to head to bed by ten with a cup of cocoa (once they have brushed their teeth and kissed their mums goodnight)
• What according to the writer is the contrast between 5ive and One Direction?
• It would seem that the Simon Cowell boyband formula has changed a little. In the 1990s we had 5ive (yes it really was spelled like that). They were promoted as the so called ‘bad boys of pop’. They were frequently in drunken fights while the lyrics of such musical masterpieces as ‘Slam dunk da funk’ and ‘If ya getting down’ had overtly sexual undertones and suggested they would prefer a one night stand to a lasting relationship.
• Fast-forward a decade and One Direction, the latest creation on Cowell’s boyband production line, are presented as the squeaky clean, wholesome boys next door. Their lyrics promote sweet puppy love and genuine affection while they look as though they are likely to head to bed by ten with a cup of cocoa (once they have brushed their teeth and kissed their mums goodnight)
• What according to the writer is the contrast between 5ive and One Direction?
• The London Olympic Games appeared to unite the world in sport and celebrated a global spirit of community and cooperation that the Commonwealth Games of 2014 simply cannot hope to emulate. While the Olympics united the world, the Commonwealth Games can at best hope to bring temporary unity to an outdated and barely understood community of small and irrelevant nations.
• What according to the writer will be the main contrast in the impact of the two sporting events?
• The London Olympic Games appeared to unite the world in sport and celebrated a global spirit of community and cooperation that the Commonwealth Games of 2014 simply cannot hope to emulate. While the Olympics united the world, the Commonwealth Games can at best hope to bring temporary unity to an outdated and barely understood community of small and often irrelevant nations.
• What according to the writer will be the main contrast in the impact of the two sporting events?
Back in 2003, a certain Justin Timberlake swaggered onto the Brits stage full of confidence and bravado. He twisted and gyrated his way through a medley of his beat heavy pop fluff. He even had the cheek (if you will pardon the pun) to get a little too close to pop princess and national treasure Kylie Minogue.
Fast forward a decade and it would seem that the wannabe rap star has blossomed into a credible artist. Gone are the tracksuits, replaced with sharp tailoring, while the beats of the music have been replaced with some soaring falsetto and sophisticated sounds. The music is now genuinely credible and of its moment.
How does the writer make the contrast between the performances clear?
Back in 2003, a certain Justin Timberlake swaggered onto the Brits stage full of confidence and bravado. He twisted and gyrated his way through a medley of his beat heavy pop fluff. He even had the cheek (if you will pardon the pun) to get a little too close to pop princess and national treasure Kylie Minogue.
Fast forward a decade and it would seem that the wannabe rap star has blossomed into a credible artist. Gone are the tracksuits, replaced with sharp tailoring, while the beats of the music have been replaced with some soaring falsetto and sophisticated sounds. The music is now genuinely credible and of its moment.
How does the writer make the contrast between the performances clear?
One hundred years ago, the river Clyde roared with the sounds of the shipyards. The bands of the river were characterised by a steady drumbeat of rivets and welding as some of the grandest ships in the world were born.
Now, the banks of the once industrial river are almost silent. The giant cranes and proud yards having been all but replaced by office blocks, hotels and media centres. The Clyde is still busy; but it has lost some of its soul.
What contrast does the writer identify about the changes in the River Clyde? (2 marks)
One hundred years ago, the river Clyde roared with the sounds of the shipyards. The bands of the river were characterised by a steady drumbeat of rivets and welding as some of the grandest ships in the world were born.
Now, the banks of the once industrial river are almost silent. The giant cranes and proud yards having been all but replaced by office blocks, hotels and media centres. The Clyde is still busy; but it has lost some of its soul.
What contrast does the writer identify about the changes in the River Clyde? (2 marks)
One hundred years ago, the river Clyde roared with the sounds of the shipyards. The bands of the river were characterised by a steady drumbeat of rivets and welding as some of the grandest ships in the world were born.
Now, the banks of the once industrial river are almost silent. The giant cranes and proud yards having been all but replaced by office blocks, hotels and media centres. The Clyde is still busy; but it has lost some of its soul.
What contrast does the writer identify about the changes in the River Clyde? (2 marks)
‘roared with the sound of the shipyards’In the past, the River Clyde used heavy industry and was very noisy and productive.
‘replaced by office blocks, hotels and media centres’Today, the river is dominated by less industrial industries, and many of the shipyards have closed.
In the past, Alex Salmond has come across as being a somewhat aggressive politician. He has been accused of being arrogant and the camera has all too frequently caught him smirking at opponents who dare to challenge his vision of an independent Scotland.
Fast forward to the most recent debate with Alistair Darling and there was no sign of the smug attitude of the past. Instead Salmond appeared nervy and at times incoherent. He had nothing to smirk about.
What contrast does the writer identify about the manner of Alex Salmond? (2 marks)
In the past, Alex Salmond has come across as being a somewhat aggressive politician. He has been accused of being arrogant and the camera has all too frequently caught him smirking at opponents who dare to challenge his vision of an independent Scotland.
Fast forward to the most recent debate with Alistair Darling and there was no sign of the smug attitude of the past. Instead Salmond appeared nervy and at times incoherent. He had nothing to smirk about.
What contrast does the writer identify about the manner of Alex Salmond? (2 marks)
Another question that is designed to test your understanding of the meaning of the text is the so called link question.
You will be asked to show how one sentence provides an effective link in the writer’s argument.
The argument need not be a discussion. Think of it as more of a progression of ideas…or a line of thought.
Some tips…
Generally (but not always), the linking sentence will stand at the beginning of the paragraph.
Part of the sentence (again generally the first part) will link back to the previous topic, while another part of the sentence will introduce the new topic.
Such questions are generally worth 2 marks in the examination.
Think of a link question as being a little bit like a ‘Where’s Wally’ puzzle.
You could look for a long time and still not manage to see the link.
• Formula:1. Read the linking sentence carefully
2. Quote a phrase from the linking sentence that refers BACK to the point/ ideas expressed in the last paragraph. Explain link in your own words.
3. Quote a phrase from the linking sentence that INTRODUCES the point/ ideas expressed in the following paragraph. Explain link in your own words.
• The crowds had been gathering for hours before we arrived. They lined the streets of Ekwendenni cheering and singing; desperate to catch a glimpse of the exotic visitors that they had heard so much about.
• The warm welcome that we received could do little to prepare us for the hardships to follow. Within minutes of being escorted into the school, we walked through the town where the poverty was all too clear. Rubbish was piled on the roadside, while an unimaginable swarm of children played wearing tattered clothes.
• How does the first sentence of paragraph 2 act as a link in the writer’s line of thought?
• The crowds had been gathering for hours before we arrived. They lined the streets of Ekwendenni cheering and singing; desperate to catch a glimpse of the exotic visitors that they had heard so much about.
• The warm welcome that we received could do little to prepare us for the hardships to follow. Within minutes of being escorted into the school, we walked through the town where the poverty was all too clear. Rubbish was piled on the roadside, while an unimaginable swarm of children played wearing tattered clothes.
• How does the first sentence of paragraph 2 act as a link in the writer’s line of thought?
You must identify two quotes from this sentence. One quote that links back to the ideas of paragraph one and one that links forward to the ideas of paragraph two.
• The crowds had been gathering for hours before we arrived. They lined the streets of Ekwendenni cheering and singing; desperate to catch a glimpse of the exotic visitors that they had heard so much about.
• The warm welcome that we received could do little to prepare us for the hardships to follow. Within minutes of being escorted into the school, we walked through the town where the poverty was all too clear. Rubbish was piled on the roadside, while an unimaginable swarm of children played wearing tattered clothes.
• How does the first sentence of paragraph 2 act as a link in the writer’s line of thought?
• The crowds had been gathering for hours before we arrived. They lined the streets of Ekwendenni cheering and singing; desperate to catch a glimpse of the exotic visitors that they had heard so much about.
• The warm welcome that we received could do little to prepare us for the hardships to follow. Within minutes of being escorted into the school, we walked through the town where the poverty was all too clear. Rubbish was piled on the roadside, while an unimaginable swarm of children played wearing tattered clothes.
• How does the first sentence of paragraph 2 act as a link in the writer’s line of thought?
• ‘The warm welcome’ • This links back to the writer’s description of the excited
greeting he was given from the people of the town.
• ‘hardships to follow’• This links forward to the description of the poor
standard of living that the writer witnessed in the town and just how poor the people were.
• Apple’s iPod has come to symbolise a generation. It has captured the spirit of the age and has led to a succession of similar products such as the iPad tablet and the ubiquitous iPhone. It seems that Apple could do no wrong and their profits rose steadily.
• As we approach the second decade of the 21st century, the march of Apple appears to have come to a halt. Following the death of their technical wizard Steve Jobs, the underwhelming response to the latest iPhone and the rising threat of the Samsung Galaxy, it seems that Apple no longer has it all its own way.
How does the sentence in pink act as a link between the two paragraphs?
• As the midnight deadline drew closer it seemed increasingly unlikely that Congress and The White House would reach an agreement. In failing to cooperate, they have created a situation where thousands will go without social security payments, where countless schools and public buildings will close and where the most vulnerable will be left in need.
• Yet amidst the doom and gloom, there remains some room for optimism. The shutdown of the federal government will at least force the two parties to sit down and talk to each other in a bid to reach a compromise. This is surely no bad thing!
• How does this sentence act as a link in the writer’s line of thought?
• As the midnight deadline drew closer it seemed increasingly unlikely that Congress and The White House would reach an agreement. In failing to cooperate, they have created a situation where thousands will go without social security payments, where countless schools and public buildings will close and where the most vulnerable will be left in need.
• Yet amidst the doom and gloom, there remains some room for optimism. The shutdown of the federal government will at least force the two parties to sit down and talk to each other in a bid to reach a compromise. This is surely no bad thing!
• How does this sentence act as a link in the writer’s line of thought?
The first paragraph is about the bad points of the shutdown
The second paragraph is about the potential benefits of the shutdown.
• Apple’s iPod has come to symbolise a generation. It has captured the spirit of the age and has led to a succession of similar products such as the iPad tablet and the ubiquitous iPhone. It seems that Apple could do no wrong and their profits rose steadily.
• As we approach the second decade of the 21st century, the march of Apple appears to have come to a halt. Following the death of their technical wizard Steve Jobs, the underwhelming response to the latest iPhone and the rising threat of the Samsung Galaxy, it seems that Apple no longer has it all its own way.
How does the sentence in pink act as a link between the two paragraphs?
Television programmes such as ‘The X Factor’ and ‘Big Brother’ promise their contestants the world. They lure them in with the trappings of fame and wealth and many find themselves drawn to it.
Yet for many, the good times will not last. For every success story on these shows there are countless tales of broken dreams and careers that were over before they had even began.
How does the sentence in pink act as a link between the two paragraphs?
Television programmes such as ‘The X Factor’ and ‘Big Brother’ promise their contestants the world. They lure them in with the trappings of fame and wealth and many find themselves drawn to it.
Yet for many, the good times will not last. For every success story on these shows there are countless tales of broken dreams and careers that were over before they had even began.
How does the sentence in pink act as a link between the two paragraphs?
• Formula1.Quote the word or phrase.
2.Explain the meaning of word/ phrase
3.Explain the connotations
of the word/ phrase.
4.Explain how the word/ phrase helps us understand the idea/ item that it refers to.
When I moved to a flat in New York and discovered that my new neighbours included a colony of pigeons, my first reaction was: exterminate the brutes!
Show how the writer's word choice helps us understand how he feels about pigeons.
When I moved to a flat in New York and discovered that my new neighbours included a colony of pigeons, my first reaction was: exterminate the brutes!
Show how the writer's word choice helps us understand how he feels about pigeons.
•Exterminate•Means to wipe out/eliminate/destroy•This has connotations of violence/brutality•This helps us to understand that the writer wanted to destroy the birds and violently kill them.
The lines of war were drawn, but this time it was the British troops who were smashed to oblivion.
Show how the writer's word-choice shows the horrors of war.
•Quote a word - 'smashed'•This word suggests - to be detroyed with violence•This word helps us understand - The writer expresses that the soldiers were ripped apart violently and killed in a brutal way.
The lines of war were drawn, but this time it was the British troops who were smashed to oblivion.
Show how the writer's word-choice shows the horrors of war.
•Quote a word - 'smashed'•This word means - to be destroyed with violence•Suggests anger/destruction•This word helps us understand - The writer expresses that the soldiers were ripped apart violently and killed in a brutal way.
Although the great white is relatively primitive in form, as a killing machine it is unrivalled in its deadly power. having spotted its victim the shark will dive below and torpedo through the water to grab its unsuspecting victim from below.
Show how the writer's word choice helps us understand the power of a shark attack.
• Fast-forward a decade and One Direction, the latest creation on Cowell’s boyband production line, are presented as the squeaky clean, wholesome boys next door. Their lyrics promote sweet puppy love and genuine affection while they look as though they are likely to head to bed by ten with a cup of cocoa (once they have brushed their teeth and kissed their mums goodnight)
• How does the writer’s word choice help to illustrate the image that One Direction present to the world?
• Fast-forward a decade and One Direction, the latest creation on Cowell’s boyband production line, are presented as the squeaky clean, wholesome boys next door. Their lyrics promote sweet puppy love and genuine affection while they look as though they are likely to head to bed by ten with a cup of cocoa (once they have brushed their teeth and kissed their mums goodnight)
• How does the writer’s word choice help to illustrate the image that One Direction present to the world?
It is rather concerning that some people are writing off Torres’ challenge as little more than spirited high-jinks. At best, the Spaniard’s actions were reckless and stupid; at worst, they were common assault and should be treated as such.
Show how the writer’s use of word choice helps to indicate the seriousness of Fernando Torres’ actions. (2 marks)
It is rather concerning that some people are writing off Torres’ challenge as little more than spirited high-jinks. At best, the Spaniard’s actions were reckless and stupid; at worst, they were common assault and should be treated as such.
Show how the writer’s use of word choice helps to indicate the seriousness of Fernando Torres’ actions. (2 marks)
‘Gogglebox’ is quite frankly the most bizarre television format of the last decade. Put simply, the show sees people sitting at home watching the television and commenting on what happens….while you sit at home watching them. Despite this apparent ridiculousness, it is mesmerising to watch
Show how the writer’s use of word choice helps to indicate their opinion about the new channel 4 show ‘Gogglebox’ (2 marks)
‘Gogglebox’ is quite frankly the most bizarre television format of the last decade. Put simply, the show sees people sitting at home watching the television and commenting on what happens….while you sit at home watching them. Despite this apparent ridiculousness, it is mesmerising to watch
Show how the writer’s use of word choice helps to indicate their opinion about the new channel 4 show ‘Gogglebox’ (2 marks)
Although the appearance of over 400 military personnel at Saturday’s match caused much controversy, few could fail to be impressed by the breathtaking skill of the two Royal Marines who abseiled from the roof into the rapturous applause of 50,000 fans.
Show how the writer’s use of word choice helps to show his admiration of the Royal Marines. (2 marks)
Although the appearance of over 400 military personnel at Saturday’s match caused much controversy, few could fail to be impressed by the breathtaking skill of the two Royal Marines who abseiled from the roof into the rapturous applause of 50,000 fans.
Show how the writer’s use of word choice helps to show his admiration of the Royal Marines. (2 marks)
While countless fans of everyone’s favourite former member of N*Sync no doubt whooped with joy at the announcement that their hero was going to embark on a world tour, I found myself being left disappointed. At £75 per ticket I found it difficult to justify such an extraordinary expense to attend a concert.
Show how the writer’s use of word choice helps to indicate his attitude towards the cost of tickets. (2 marks)
While countless fans of everyone’s favourite former member of N*Sync no doubt whooped with joy at the announcement that their hero was going to embark on a world tour, I found myself being left disappointed. At £75 per ticket I found it difficult to justify such an extraordinary expense to attend a concert.
Show how the writer’s use of word choice helps to indicate his attitude towards the cost of tickets. (2 marks)
1. The supporters were grieving; their team had not played well!
2. The moment the bell rang the pupils darted across the playground.
3. They were meant to be having a group discussion, listening to each others ideas, but Steven had hijacked the meeting.
4. “Where do you think you are going?” hissed the senior pupil to the nervous first year.
5. He wheezed his way up the steep flight of stairs, wishing the lift was not broken.
We are going to begin by revising our Imagery Formula from a few weeks back. We will complete a couple of questions before we look at our next formula in the next week or so…
In the coming weeks we will be assessing your knowledge of each of your key close reading formula. This means that we will need to take some time to review our strategies.
Get out your yellow language jotter.
Inside your jotter, take the heading ‘Imagery Examples’
Imagery Examples 24/10/14
• There are 3 techniques that we refer to as imagery:
Simile- comparing 2 items using the words LIKE or AS
Example:She danced LIKE an elephant at a disco.
• There are 3 techniques that we refer to as imagery:
Metaphor- a direct comparison of 2 items , saying one thing IS another. e.g. His guilt was a crushing weight to carry.
• There are 3 techniques that we refer to as imagery:
Personification- Giving an inanimate (non-living) object the qualities of living thing e.g. The waves crushed the boat in its huge green jaws.
• Formula1. Quote and identify the example of
imagery
2. In your OWN WORDS explain what two things are being compared
3. Explain what they have in common
4. Explain what this helps us understand about the subject that is being described.
She had thought that S6 would be easy, but as Samantha looked into her bag she became overwhelmed by the mountain of homework that she was carrying with her.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey the amount of homework that she had. (2 marks)
She had thought that S6 would be easy, but as Samantha looked into her bag she became overwhelmed by the mountain of homework that she was carrying with her.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey the amount of homework that she had. (2 marks)
• ‘Mountain of Homework’ (this is a metaphor)• The girl’s homework pile is being compared to a large hill.• Just as a mountain is high, steep and difficult to climb, so
too is the pile of homework large and a real challenge to conquer.
• This is effective as it highlights that the girl is struggling to complete her homework as there is so much and it is such a challenge.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey the amount of homework that she had. (2 marks)
• ‘Mountain of Homework’ (this is a metaphor)• The girl’s homework pile is being compared to a large hill.• Just as a mountain is high, steep and difficult to climb, so
too is the pile of homework large and a real challenge to conquer.
• This is effective as it highlights that the girl is struggling to complete her homework as there is so much and it is such a challenge.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey the amount of homework that she had. (2 marks)
• ‘Mountain of Homework’ (this is a metaphor)• The girl’s homework pile is being compared to a large hill.• Just as a mountain is high, steep and difficult to climb, so
too is the pile of homework large and a real challenge to conquer.
• This is effective as it highlights that the girl is struggling to complete her homework as there is so much and it is such a challenge.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey the amount of homework that she had. (2 marks)
• ‘Mountain of Homework’ (this is a metaphor)• The girl’s homework pile is being compared to a large hill.• Just as a mountain is high, steep and difficult to climb, so
too is the pile of homework large and a real challenge to conquer.
• This is effective as it highlights that the girl is struggling to complete her homework as there is so much and it is such a challenge.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey the amount of homework that she had. (2 marks)
• ‘Mountain of Homework’ (this is a metaphor)• The girl’s homework pile is being compared to a large hill.• Just as a mountain is high, steep and difficult to climb, so
too is the pile of homework large and a real challenge to conquer.
• This is effective as it highlights that the girl is struggling to complete her homework as there is so much and it is such a challenge.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey the amount of homework that she had. (2 marks)
As Gareth Bale stepped out in front of the adoring Real Madrid fans, it was as though a God had appeared in front of them. Their applause and their cheers were as much in reverence at his talent as they were in joy of his signing.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey the fans’ respect for Bale (2 marks)
As Gareth Bale stepped out in front of the adoring Real Madrid fans, it was as though a God had appeared in front of them. Their applause and their cheers were as much in reverence at his talent as they were in joy of his signing.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey the fans’ respect for Bale (2 marks)
Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey the fans’ respect for Bale (2 marks)
‘It was as though a God’ (simile)Gareth Bale is being compared to an all powerful being.
Just as a God is worshiped, powerful and adored by millions of followers, so too is Gareth Bale worshiped by the Real Madrid fans.
This helps the reader to understand that Gareth Bale is a supremely talented player and one that the fans very much admire.
Simon Cowell is to blame for the poor state of music in this country. Thanks to talent shows such as the ‘X Factor’, modern British music has become an uninspiring conveyer-belt of manufactured boy bands and one hit wonders. This supposed hit factory simply churns out artists with a very short shelf life.Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey his attitude towards the ‘X Factor’ (2 marks)
Simon Cowell is to blame for the poor state of music in this country. Thanks to talent shows such as the ‘X Factor’, modern British music has become an uninspiring conveyer-belt of manufactured boy bands and one hit wonders. This supposed hit factory simply churns out artists with a very short shelf life.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey his attitude towards the ‘X Factor’ (2 marks)
Show how the writer’s use of imagery helps to convey his attitude towards the ‘X Factor’ (2 marks)
• Conveyer belt of manufactured boybands• The way that Simon Cowell produces music
groups is being compared to a factory’s production line.
• Just as a production line produces identical items one after the other, so too does Cowell produce a large number of groups in quick succession.
• This helps to show that the reader does not like the music produced by Simon Cowell as he feels that it lacks originality and that nothing lasts very long.
Despite it only being only December, John Lewis has been invaded by Santa Claus and his unstoppable army of Christmas soldiers. From the twinkling lights to the endless rows of gift ideas it is only a matter of time before our ears are once again assaulted by the likes of Cliff Richard and their festive tunes.Show how the writer’s use of imagery help to convey his attitude towards Christmas. (2 marks)
Despite it only being only December, John Lewis has been invaded by Santa Claus and his unstoppable army of Christmas soldiers. From the twinkling lights to the endless rows of gift ideas it is only a matter of time before our ears are once again assaulted by the likes of Cliff Richard and their festive tunes.Show how the writer’s use of imagery help to convey his attitude towards Christmas. (2 marks)
That the game should have been cancelled was never in doubt. As the players hopelessly attempted to pass the heavy ball across the sodden park it became clear that the players were wading through treacle. This was not football; it was comedy.Show how the writer’s use of imagery help to illustrate the difficulties faced by the players. (2 marks)
That the game should have been cancelled was never in doubt. As the players hopelessly attempted to pass the heavy ball across the sodden park it became clear that the players were wading through treacle. This was not football; it was comedy.Show how the writer’s use of imagery help to illustrate the difficulties faced by the players. (2 marks)
Show how the writer’s use of imagery help to illustrate the difficulties faced by the players. (2 marks)
“wading through treacle”The way the players moved through the mud is being compared to moving through thick, black, syrup.Just as treacle is thick, sticky, black and difficult to move, so too is the mud thick and difficult to get through.This helps to illustrate that it was difficult for the players to move through the field as it was so muddy.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery help to illustrate the difficulties faced by the players. (2 marks)
“wading through treacle”The way the players moved through the mud is being compared to moving through thick, black, syrup.Just as treacle is thick, sticky, black and difficult to move, so too is the mud thick and difficult to get through.This helps to illustrate that it was difficult for the players to move through the field as it was so muddy.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery help to illustrate the difficulties faced by the players. (2 marks)
“wading through treacle”The way the players moved through the mud is being compared to moving through thick, black, syrup.Just as treacle is thick, sticky, black and difficult to move, so too is the mud thick and difficult to get through.This helps to illustrate that it was difficult for the players to move through the field as it was so muddy.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery help to illustrate the difficulties faced by the players. (2 marks)
“wading through treacle”The way the players moved through the mud is being compared to moving through thick, black, syrup.Just as treacle is thick, sticky, black and difficult to move, so too is the mud thick and difficult to get through.This helps to illustrate that it was difficult for the players to move through the field as it was so muddy.
Show how the writer’s use of imagery help to illustrate the difficulties faced by the players. (2 marks)
“wading through treacle”The way the players moved through the mud is being compared to moving through thick, black, syrup.Just as treacle is thick, sticky, black and difficult to move, so too is the mud thick and difficult to get through.This helps to illustrate that it was difficult for the players to move through the field as it was so muddy.
