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The Facts: Impressions or Viewpoint

Find 5+ pieces of information.Work chronologically.Set out your answer with evidencethen your explanation. Use evidence from across the whole text (coverage).

Session 3

Sample Question: What impression does the writer create of teenagers?

Here is an example of an answer that scores 10 marks. Write down why this scores full marks, what is it doing really well?

Sample Question: What is Robert Lindsay’s impression of holidays at Centre Parcs? 10 marks

How to set out an answer.

Lindsay says, ‘There are no stresses, just the welcome strain of working your way through a huge range of adult and child-friendly activities.’ This suggests he enjoyed the stress-free nature of the holiday where all he had to worry about was ‘working your way through’ all the activities. The words ‘welcome strain’ show that although it was a challenge doing all the activities he enjoyed it. The words ‘huge range’ suggest he was impressed by how many things there were to do for both adults and children.

Evidence first. You don’t have time to waffle – get straight to the point!

Explanation:Use key words from the question in your answer.

Break the main quotation down to help you explain in enough detail.

Now finish the answer by adding 4 more points and explanations.