close reading of unfamiliar text
AS91474 Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence is worth 4 credits and is assessed externally.
You will be given two texts to read and respond to in a way that shows you appreciate how the writers have used language to effectively meet their purpose for writing. The final question involves comparing the two texts.
You can see past examination papers here.
You need to know your language features and their effects well. Quizlet is a good place to practise these.
Here is a resource about the effects of language features.
Using precise vocabulary to describe the mood and tone of a piece of writing is important. Make sure that you know these words.
Link to Close Reading Google Site with student presentations
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Porphyria's Lover
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The Cellist of sarajevo
Who Wrote the Adagio in G Minor? – A Musical Mystery
https://spinditty.com/misc/Who-Wrote-the-Adagio-in-G-Minor-A-Musical-Mystery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adagio_in_G_minor |
Read the opening chapter of this novel by Steven Galloway.
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Climate Change |
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Refugees |
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blowflies |
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mosquito |
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Mechanical Grief |
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