What is the examiner looking for? (OCR GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
How long should you aim to spend per mark as a rough guide?
How long should you aim to spend per mark as a rough guide?
1 minute
How long is Paper 1 of the GCSE English Language exam?
How long is Paper 1 of the GCSE English Language exam?
2 hours
What type of texts appear in Paper 2?
What type of texts appear in Paper 2?
Two unseen non-fiction texts
What does AO1 primarily assess?
What does AO1 primarily assess?
Identifying & interpreting information
Which skill does AO2 focus on?
Which skill does AO2 focus on?
Analysing language & structure use
Is AO3 assessed in Paper 1?
Is AO3 assessed in Paper 1?
No, not assessed in this exam
How many reading questions are in Paper 1?
How many reading questions are in Paper 1?
4 questions
How many marks is the writing task worth in both papers?
How many marks is the writing task worth in both papers?
40 marks
How many marks is Paper 1 Question 4 worth?
How many marks is Paper 1 Question 4 worth?
18 marks
How long should you spend on Paper 2 Question 6?
How long should you spend on Paper 2 Question 6?
50 minutes