Question 6 (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Q6 mark allocation
Q6 mark allocation
15 marks
Q6 AO tested
Q6 AO tested
AO4 (Evaluate critically)
Q6 suggested time
Q6 suggested time
15 minutes
Q6 main task
Q6 main task
Evaluate how successfully writer achieves effect/conveys theme
Recommended structure for Q6
Recommended structure for Q6
Point-Evidence-Explain (consider SPITE)
SPITE acronym meaning
SPITE acronym meaning
Setting, People, Ideas, Tone, Events
Number of evaluative points needed in Q6
Number of evaluative points needed in Q6
5-6 evaluative points with evidence & analysis
Examples of evaluative phrases for Q6
Examples of evaluative phrases for Q6
'The writer effectively…' or 'This choice enhances…'
What 'evaluate' means in Q6
What 'evaluate' means in Q6
Assess whether writer successfully achieved effect and how
PEADLE: P stands for
PEADLE: P stands for
Point - answer question focusing on writer's language/structure
PEADLE: First E stands for
PEADLE: First E stands for
Evidence - relevant quote and context
PEADLE: A stands for
PEADLE: A stands for
Analysis - zoom into connotations of words/structure techniques
PEADLE: D stands for
PEADLE: D stands for
Development - relate to context, impact, tone of passage
PEADLE: L stands for
PEADLE: L stands for
Link - how this relates to the question
PEADLE: Final E stands for
PEADLE: Final E stands for
Effect - WHY the writer is doing this