OCR GCSE English Language – Communicating Information & Ideas (2025) Actual Exam Paper & Mark Scheme

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Revise effectively with the official OCR GCSE English Language (2025) Communicating Information & Ideas resource. This merged document provides: - The actual exam paper for Communicating Information & Ideas - The full mark scheme, integrated for examiner guidance - Convenient DOCX format for annotation, printing, or digital study Perfect for students preparing for OCR GCSE English Language assessments, teachers planning lessons, and tutors supporting exam practice. With both the paper and mark scheme combined, you can simulate exam conditions and check answers instantly. Key Skills Typically Covered: - Reading comprehension of non‑fiction and media texts - Analysis of language, structure, and writer’s methods - Writing skills: transactional, persuasive, and informative tasks - Audience awareness, tone, and register - Examiner commentary and practical guidance This all‑in‑one resource streamlines revision and ensures comprehensive preparation for the OCR English Language Communicating Information & Ideas exam.

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• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions in Section A and one question in Section B.
• Use the Insert to answer the questions in Section A.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 16 pages.

ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
• Read the Insert carefully before you start your answers to Section A.

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Reading information and ideas

You should spend about 1 hour on this section.

Question 1 is about Text 1, Narrative of the Life of An American Slave by Frederick
Douglass.

1 Look at lines 1–9.

(a) Give two phrases that describe what Mrs. Auld taught Frederick Douglass.

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(b) Give one phrase which describes what Mr. Auld did when he found out.

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(c) Explain one way Mr. Auld thinks learning to read would harm Frederick Douglass.

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.............. [1] Question 2 is about Text 1, Narrative of the Life of An American Slave by
Frederick Douglass and Text 2, E x Libris by Michiko Kakutani.

2 Both writers describe their thoughts and feelings about reading.

What are the similarities between their thoughts and feelings?

Draw on evidence from both texts to support your answer.

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