How to MASTER GCSE English Language Fiction Reading (Paper 1A - EDUQAS)
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Learn how to master the English Language Fiction Reading Paper (1A) in today's episode of GUIGLIT!
For the Fiction Writing video CHECK OUT MY LINK HERE - • How to MASTER GCSE Fic...
brilliant video thank you! I’m watching this the night before my exam haha
Ahhhh thanks so much! Good luck for today!!
@@GuigLitthank you! 👍
Watching this before my fiction paper tomorrow :')
Best of luck!
Ahh same😂😂
God speed 😅
Good luck!!
Thanks I just watched ur recent video aswell really helpful honestly
Got trials tomorrow and realised that I was CLUELESS about half of the questions when reading through a past paper, this video helped massively. Thank you!!!!!
You’re so welcome! I hope it all went well for you! 👍
@@GuigLit honestly it went great, shocked myself with how much I wrote and the structure helped massively with getting lots of quotes in and stuff :)
@justsomeguywithafancymusta4542 superb!! Well done! I’m so pleased I’ve been of some help. Any advice/help this account is right here!
Thanks for the video , I have exams in 8 days .
I always struggle with writing to much and waffling to much about one point rather than keeping it short and brief with a wide range of points…Do you have any advice on how much I should write about on each point . And do you usually use a P.E.E structure ?
Thank you for your comment! I’ll answer this on my TikTok account and upload it as a short on here very soon!
This has really helped going to sit the paper in half an hourr
Hi, this video is so helpful, thanks a lot! Also, do you think its best to read the whole extract first before answering questions or going bit by bit so reading. For example, reading the first section then listing 5 things u are told about an character
Hi! That’s an EXCELLENT question, thank you so much!
So the answer entirely depends on your reading ability. If you’re not confident, then rule off and take it Q by Q. If you are, you have the chance to immerse yourself in the paper so read first then answer Qs (but still rule off!) absolute best of luck! PS you can list more than five if you want, they’ll just check/mark them all 👍
We did the Ruby Lennox comprehension in school and somewhat ironically we had a fire drill during the test
No way!! Oh that’s so funny, albeit awful timing! I hope it went ok all the same 👍
@@GuigLit yeah it was fine, it was only a practice. It was really funny actually
That’s a brilliant story!
Is how much you have written in your sample answers sufficient to achieve top marks in each question or should I be aiming to write more? Thanks for the video it was very helpful
You’re more than welcome Rayyaan! You’d need a little more on the ten markers but not much
Hi, if Question 5 said and using the text as a whole, would i start talking about the lines said in the question or start at the beginning of the text
For question 2,3 and 4 how often should I dig in and what do you exactly mean by digging in?
There are such little
Walk throughs for eduqas on CZcams will you be doing any more videos as exams are coming up
I absolutely aim to!!
Let me know if you have a preference for anything!
@@GuigLit could you do it in sync with the exam schedule. English being the 1st exam.
@@GuigLit also can’t find anything on paper 2 English lang
Hello, I have been told by different teachers different things when it comes to adding an overview to the answers. Should I go straight into the quotes and tracking or add one or two lines at the beginning as an overview? Or even do a whole paragraph on an overview?
Overviews are useful in places, mostly literature. They are useful for Q5 on this paper and Language P2 but nowhere else on Language I would say
You know for the 10 mark questions, when you put 10 quotes in your answer but briefly explain what they mean with simple language do you get full marks?
I would recommend something like 8 quotes with a couple commented on in a little detail. To get full marks it requires a little more than a simple one mark per minute
@@GuigLit thank you... Also was wondering how long would you spend on each question?
Roughly I always think it should be one mark per minute, that’s the best way of working out timings! 👍 😊
For the 10 markers of question 3,4 and 5 , is your model example response of a grade 9 answer enough to write in the exam to secure top grades
Hi! Certainly a top grade, it should meet all the requirements for a 9 if not an 8, it’s such a fine margin between the two.
My school said for Q2 to write 3-5 small paragraphs with 1 quote per paragraph and for Q3-5 write 7-10 small paragraphs with 1 quote per paragraph is that fine?
Yep! That works 👍
Is there any difference between aqa and eduqas and if i have done aqa gcse lang previously can i do eduqas and still apply to medicine? As i’m from manchester and this concerns me
Hi! So in terms of the examination papers there are differences but they’re slight. In terms of the qualifications they’re exactly the same so if you have a gcse already they’ll never know which exam board you studied under
@@GuigLit i appreciate it thank you so much
@pampoone623 you’re welcome! Thanks for your support!
I have my exam tomorrow and I don’t know what it is but I always mess up on the reading questions, I suspect it’s a structure issue maybe or that I don’t get straight to the point and waffle leaving me with less time so that I miss a question, any tips?
1. Pick your specific quotes (short and sharp)
2. TRACK (At the start/later on/towards the end)
3. Remember - 1 mark per minute
Hi, thanks for the video! Would you recommend writing conclusions for any of the 10 markers or would that just be a waste of time?
Avoid, apart from maybe Q5. The rest isn’t worth it
I never know if I should use PEEL for my answers. for question 2, do you need to use it or do I just PE. And for the 10-mark questions do I write one PEEL for each quote or do I do the same thing as question 2?
(PE is point explain)
Hi! Great point. If you use PEEL then once for Q2 is advised. For the 10 markers twice or three times 👌
Hi, just wondering what do you mean by 'digging' or having a few 'minor digs'
When using quotes do you use 'xxx' or "xxx" ? As in the video you have used 'xxx' but my school told us to use "xxx"
Ah, that’s a brilliant question.
Whatever you do, the key is consistency.
I teach this -
Quoting - ‘xxx’
Speech - “xxx”
Quoting speech - ‘ “xxx” ‘
As I say, the rules get muddled but that’s what I was taught at university. With that being said, whatever you do just be consistent and don’t muddle what you do 👍
For question one, listing 5 things, do I need to include quotes in my answer as well?
Quotes & comments on the text are both fine 👍
This video proves that my teacher has taught me all wrong. Thanks for this.
I’m sorry to hear that! I wish you every success
@@GuigLit thanks
My exam is today 😢
Wish me luck!🥰
are you not supposed to mention things like the effect on reader and what types of tones are created
This can be included as a version of the ‘mini dig’s or analyses you would provide in a ten marker
Can I get away with making 7 points but with more quotes for the 10 marker if I want to hit a top band mark?
In all honesty probably not. Without a little analysis of two or three you’d struggle to get beyond a 7/10. Top band marks start at 8/10
So for Q2 do we have to say ‘this phrase suggests….’ Or is that only for Q3/4
Definitely for 3/4, maybe once for 2 will be fine
I'm doing my exam today I hope I'll pass it
for q1 do you need a quote or can you just say what youve learnt
You need a bit of both - essentially something you’ve learnt from the text. Always write it as a list, though.
Thanks for the help, how long do we need to spend on reading the paper?
You’re welcome, Holly! It really depends on how confident you are as a reader. In total no more than ten minutes but that could be reading it question by question depending on the lines or all in one go
hi my teacher tells us to be very brief and with every quote i do i should leave a line and continue would that mess with my marks or no?
I wouldn’t say it would mess with your marks. Truthfully the examiner won’t look for any specific layout on such a question but they do want to see coverage which is demonstrated through quotes
thanks this was very helpful
You’re more than welcome! Absolute best of luck
idk if you will reply now, but examtommorow, for each line do i not need to add an effect. Like, this hypeerbole 'flames form Hell' suggetss the gravity of the situation as comparison to hell sugests its violent powers, which develops dramatic feeling. or can i just say the hyperbole'...' suggets gravity of situation, developing dramtic feeling. Idk if i can do second, but thaat would save a lot of time. Thanks
Not for every line - depending on the quote every other quote at most but even then that’s a stretch. Just two or three ‘mini dig’s within a ten mark Q will be fine
@@GuigLit thanks. So 7ish points like this word ‘x’ heightens the violence of fire, making it dramatic . And then 3 more deep digs like the original comment.
Exactly! That should be about enough, but always remember to get a decent enough coverage of each Q!
@@GuigLit by coverage you mean range of quoatations in exctract or section right. if i do that will i be able to get 8/9 marks for each 10 marker.
Absolutely. Enough of those little and often will prove to be successful 👍
do you have any insight on if Q3 aks about how “differences” are created between two characters
It will usually be differences of either appearance or personality, they may appear subtle but they will come to the surface with enough time
My teacher said that to achieve 10/10 we need 10 p.e.e chains with quotes in each one. Is this true because I can't write fast enough to complete the paper in time
I respectfully disagree. You absolutely need range but 10 ‘P.E.E’ style is overkill
thanks for the videos, they're great but please can you removed the background lofi ?
Sure thing 👍 my most recent videos have no background audio. I’ll absolutely take that on board
@@GuigLit great thanks, people can focus on what you're saying more then
Very true!
can you guarantee that short snappy paragraphs will get me more marks than quite long paragraphs?
Thanks for the comment! It would be dishonest of me to *guarantee* anything. What I can say, however, is that there is a strong correlation between paragraphs packed with textual evidence and gaining higher marks. There should be a quote for ten markers in every other line as a minimum. I hope this helps 😊
@@GuigLit Thanks! My final concern is time. I keep wasting time finding quotes and thinking that I have to mention every single one of those quotes. I keep telling myself that “I won’t get the marks if I don’t mention … or …”. Could you help me with this? do i need to mention every quote I find??
You’re more than welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch my videos!
That’s such a good question, it’s perfectly natural to feel that way. The truth of the matter is you’ll always have more quotes than you need - no 10 mark question needs more than 8 at the most, I would say. There’s more to it but crudely speaking marks 9 and 10 are gained by providing a slightly deeper level of analysis on certain chosen quotes. I hope that makes sense. Pick your battles, you’re not expected to put them all in 👍
Does it matter if you start the story first and then do section a
Not necessarily just save the first half of the answer booklet, clearly label which question it is and leave enough time to go back to the reading questions
hi my teacher says i lack close analysis anyway to imrpove?
Would you mind if I used this comment to make a brief video explaining the trick to this? I didn’t want to use it without your permission
@@GuigLit absolutely honestly please i really need this
👍 I’ll get that done in the next 24 hours as a short. Just need to carefully think about how to explain it, as there’s a knack to it. Thanks for the comment!
@@GuigLit your welcome i have some like essays i do on language papers if you're free to mark them and tell me what i do wrong that would help me out a lot i can email you then if you'd like its just my teachers take quite long to mark and i have like 2 weeks till exam starts.
Of course, please message GuigLit on Instagram where me or the team will get back to you about private marking 👍
How many paragraphs are needed for each question?
Truthfully, you can write your answer to each question as a simple one-block paragraph, as you’re not marked for paragraphing on Fiction Reading component. The only exception to this is Q1 where you MUST LIST your answer
@@GuigLit Thank you
You’re welcome. All the very best!
it's tomorrow. hope this helps
Our teacher told us not to use PEEL or anything in our answers, because it can get "repetitive". Should I listen to her?
It depends what you’re aiming to achieve. You can get a strong 5, possibly a 6, with PEEL, however anything higher won’t really be possible as you need greater freedom in your writing.
@@GuigLit Aah, awesome. Thanks so much! I watched your videos for my mocks so its so weird watching them for the real thing. Thanks for everything :D
You’re more than welcome!
Oh no way! Thanks for your continued support. I wish you all the best for tomorrow 👍
@@GuigLit Thanks man! I'll let you know how it goes :D
Please do!!
What grade would you say these answers are?
At least an 8 I would say, they’re examples of the quality you would need I must add you would probably need to write a bit more
@@GuigLit Okay thank you, also I have watched a few different videos and some people are saying too right a few paragraphs whereas you are saying too right a single block with all the quotes and everything inside, would you say just doing what you said would be the most effective for me too get a high enough grade too pass as that’s all I would like.
Honestly the element of paragraphs is all down to choice, it’s good practice in the general sense but they don’t discriminate one way or the other for paragraphs it’s all about the amount and quality of quotes you provide.
Exams tomorrow 😐
Good luck!!
in the first question do you have to use quotes or can you leave it as five things about her
The mark scheme just has five general things to be honest but I always recommend putting them as quotes where you can.
Also for Q2 you can still get up a few marks for just listing but no more.
@@GuigLit alri cheers
You’re welcome. Thanks for the support as always. Best of luck for tomorrow I’m rooting for you 👍 👊
@@GuigLit my g
Leg end!
How long should i spend on each question?
Roughly one mark per minute, so no more than 5 for a 5 marker or 12 maximum for a 10 marker
so for this paper you dont need to provide an in depth analysis just say loads of quotes and provide a little explanation?
Yeah I think for language it’s more about quantity
@Anna-gm6zy exactly. For me it’s like hurdles. Quick and often with a touch of what I call ‘dig’
@@GuigLit Wow thanks for replying so quickly! I have this exam tomorrow but we haven’t looked over paper 1 since last year and this was a super helpful video to refresh my memory
@Anna-gm6zy you’re more than welcome!! And that’s fine, it’s all about tracking, digging and ruling off those sections! Best of luck!
@@GuigLit alright makes sense thank you!
can i just write 10 pee paragraphs with some of them talking about subject terminology and mini digging, and still get 10/10
Think of it as one paragraph that has 8-9 PEs in, two or three of which have that extra E
It’s also vital to TRACK - use phrases like ‘at the start’, ‘later on’ and ‘towards the end of the extract’
3 hours to go
Best of luck!
Watching is 1 hour b4 my actual exam 😂
Best of luck!! I hope you do brilliantly well 😊
Do you do all my sons? I assume your an English teacher
I can do! And yes I am 😊 I’ve been teaching for 11 years. If there’s anything specific you would like me to cover either about the play or any other text just let me know 😁
If you do then if you don’t mind me asking can you help me with Joe Keller and his moral compass / guilt.
I would be more than happy to. Would comments here be ok?
@@GuigLit yes that’s fine, I have a mock tomorrow and my teacher gave me a hint that it will be a question around moral compass / social responsibility and how George is a symbolic and effective in the play
@@GuigLit and thanks for the quick reply I’m studying right now and don’t have time to waste lol 😂
1 hour left lol
😬😬😬!!!
English is painful
It can be. I believe in you.