Evaluating a text (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Definition of evaluation
Definition of evaluation
Assess something & form idea about its value/effectiveness
Evaluation is NOT...
Evaluation is NOT...
Personal opinion or review of whether you like/dislike text
What evaluation assesses in a text
What evaluation assesses in a text
How successfully writer achieves purpose or creates effects
Key evaluation focus: how ___ not just how?
Key evaluation focus: how ___ not just how?
How WELL (effectiveness) not just how (method/technique)
Step 1 of evaluation process
Step 1 of evaluation process
Read the question carefully to understand what to evaluate
Step 2 of evaluation process
Step 2 of evaluation process
Read only the specific text extract mentioned in question
Step 3 of evaluation process
Step 3 of evaluation process
Annotate key quotations & plan your answer before writing
1st component of evaluation
1st component of evaluation
Identify relevant elements (ideas, events, opinions, themes)
2nd component of evaluation
2nd component of evaluation
Use inference to explain & assess effects of writer's choices
3rd component of evaluation
3rd component of evaluation
Make judgement on how well writer achieved their focus
What must support all evaluation statements
What must support all evaluation statements
Specific evidence from the text
Example phrase showing evaluative judgement
Example phrase showing evaluative judgement
'This is effective because...' or 'Writer successfully...'