Paper 1 Section AReading Non-Fiction & Media
AO2(iv) – Making Comparisons
(H Tier)
Assessment Objective
AO2(iv) - Select material appropriate to your purpose and make cross-references
Identify similarities and differences Select from across the whole texts Explain the reasons behind these,
linked to audience and purpose
Examples of questions Describe the methods used by McVitie’s on
the wrapper to sell Jaffa Cakes. To what extent do these methods avoid the criticisms made by Fay Weldon in Dull, dull, dull?
Compare the ways in which words are used for effect in each item.
Compare the front pages of Bella and Trout Fisherman magazines.You should write about:
The pictures The print styles The layout.
Important points You could be asked to compare a range
of different things e.g. facts / opinions, ideas, language, presentation, audience, purpose
You should look for similarities and differences
You need to use appropriate connectives to show that you are comparing
Useful connectives
Similarities Equally Both In the same way Similarly Likewise As with like
Differences But Whereas However Although Alternatively Unlike On the other hand
Framework for Reading
1. Read the question – what are you being asked to compare?
2. Read the texts3. Work out the PAFT and message (if
you haven’t already)4. Highlight similarities and
differences5. Plan your response
Model question Compare how the two items use language to
present their views of Academies(8 marks)
8 marks = 16 minutes Identify a range of similarities and
differences Focus on the use of language and how these
are linked to the purpose of each text
Item 1
Item 2
PURPOSE: what job is the writer trying to do?Argue Inform Analyse ImaginePersuade Explain Review ExploreAdvise Describe Comment Entertain
PURPOSE: what job is the writer trying to do?Argue Inform Analyse ImaginePersuade Explain Review ExploreAdvise Describe Comment Entertain
FORM: type of writingLeaflet ArticleWeb page StoryLetter EmailSpeech EssayReport Advert
FORM: type of writingLeaflet ArticleWeb page StoryLetter EmailSpeech EssayReport Advert
TONE: what is the mood of the writing? How are we addressed?Enthusiastic Angry Questioning ObjectivePassionate Frustrated Doubtful SubjectiveHopeful Pessimistic Suspicious NeutralOptimistic Sad Sarcastic CynicalHumorous Annoyed Ironic Knowledgeable
TONE: what is the mood of the writing? How are we addressed?Enthusiastic Angry Questioning ObjectivePassionate Frustrated Doubtful SubjectiveHopeful Pessimistic Suspicious NeutralOptimistic Sad Sarcastic CynicalHumorous Annoyed Ironic Knowledgeable
AUDIENCE: the readerChildren ExpertsTeenagers FansParents Men Pensioners Women Workers Adults
AUDIENCE: the readerChildren ExpertsTeenagers FansParents Men Pensioners Women Workers Adults
PAFTPurposeAudience
FormTone
PAFTPurposeAudience
FormTone
Age Interests LifestyleGender Education ClassJob Hobbies Politics
Advice You can either identify similar
techniques and say how they are used for different effects OR you can identify different techniques and say that the writer’s have different views
You need to focus on the question i.e. language
Write in paragraphs and use connectives to show you’re making comparisons
Planning
Item 1 Connectives Item 2
View on Academies
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Comparison 1 – Language
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Comparison 2 – Language
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Assessment Criteria – AO2(iv) Band 1 (F/G)
Little detail / unfocused Band 2 (D/E)
General, descriptive answer / spots obvious points
Band 3 (B/C) Makes clear comparisons Range of examples selected
Band 4 (A/A*) Detailed comparison Effective analysis of the similarities and
differences
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