What’s on English Literature Paper 1?
1. This paper is on Romeo and Juliet and The Sign of Four.
2. You will have 1hr 45mins to complete the paper
3. You should spend 50mins answering a question on Romeo and Juliet.
4. You should spend 50mins answering a question on The Sign of Four.
5. You should spend 5mins checking through the paper at the end of the exam.
6. You will need to learn quotes for the exam because you will not get the text.
What is the examiner looking for in your answers?
Show an understanding of the plot, characters and themes in The Sign of Four.
Students should be able to:
o Respond to the question.
o Use quotations to support ideas.
o Show an understanding of the extract and the whole text.
Analyse the language, form and structure explaining meaning and effect on the
reader.
Use accurate subject terminology.
Show understanding of the contexts in which they were written.
Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation and ensure all writing is clear.
What should I do in the exam?
1. Read the question first and underline the key words in the question.
2. Plan your essay:
a. Read the extract and underline at least 3 quotes that you can use to answer
the question.
b. Then make some brief notes thinking about: language techniques, key words,
context and the effect on the reader.
c. Now think of the rest of the play and think about how the extract links to other
moments in the play.
How do I structure my essay?
Introduction: 3 sentences that introduce what you are writing about. This essay will look
at……….
Main Body: 3 PEACEL paragraphs
Point: one sentence that answers the question.
o Doyle presents...
o Doyle uses...
Evidence: Quote
Analysis: What techniques has Doyle used? What effect do they have on the reader?
Pick out at least one key word and explain the effect on the reader?
Context: How does this link to social and historical context?
Effect on the reader: Overall, how what is the effect on the audience? What do they
learn? Refer to the question.
Link: How does this idea link to another moment in the play? Use a quote to make the
connection and explain how they link. You should analyse the link. You could refer to
context.
Conclusion: Overall, what have you learnt? (Refer to the question)
In conclusion…
1. This paper is on Romeo and Juliet and The Sign of Four.
2. You will have 1hr 45mins to complete the paper
3. You should spend 50mins answering a question on Romeo and Juliet.
4. You should spend 50mins answering a question on The Sign of Four.
5. You should spend 5mins checking through the paper at the end of the exam.
6. You will need to learn quotes for the exam because you will not get the text.
What is the examiner looking for in your answers?
Show an understanding of the plot, characters and themes in The Sign of Four.
Students should be able to:
o Respond to the question.
o Use quotations to support ideas.
o Show an understanding of the extract and the whole text.
Analyse the language, form and structure explaining meaning and effect on the
reader.
Use accurate subject terminology.
Show understanding of the contexts in which they were written.
Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation and ensure all writing is clear.
What should I do in the exam?
1. Read the question first and underline the key words in the question.
2. Plan your essay:
a. Read the extract and underline at least 3 quotes that you can use to answer
the question.
b. Then make some brief notes thinking about: language techniques, key words,
context and the effect on the reader.
c. Now think of the rest of the play and think about how the extract links to other
moments in the play.
How do I structure my essay?
Introduction: 3 sentences that introduce what you are writing about. This essay will look
at……….
Main Body: 3 PEACEL paragraphs
Point: one sentence that answers the question.
o Doyle presents...
o Doyle uses...
Evidence: Quote
Analysis: What techniques has Doyle used? What effect do they have on the reader?
Pick out at least one key word and explain the effect on the reader?
Context: How does this link to social and historical context?
Effect on the reader: Overall, how what is the effect on the audience? What do they
learn? Refer to the question.
Link: How does this idea link to another moment in the play? Use a quote to make the
connection and explain how they link. You should analyse the link. You could refer to
context.
Conclusion: Overall, what have you learnt? (Refer to the question)
In conclusion…
