S6L2 Christmas exam checklist

Checklist for the exam on Wednesday. Be sure to follow Santa's example and read the list carefully. Best of luck and enjoy the holidays.

S6 L2

Checklist Christmas 2016

Part 1:                Reading Comprehension  40 marks

1	Read Title, Subtitle then questions
2	Highlight the key words in questions and check if there is more than one part to the question
3	Highlight where the answers are.
4	Look at how many marks there are for each.  This will guide you on length and depth of answers
5	Do not ‘copy and paste’ the answers.  Use your own words.
6	Change the words.
7	Do not start sentences with But, Because and And.
8	Do not repeat the point you have made by explaining it in detail.
9	Remember not all the answers are in order.
10	Answer the question by starting from the question itself.  Remember full answers.

Part 2:           Guided writing – 300 words  (40 marks)

	Type of Writing
1	Informal letter (Christmas 2016)
2	Speech Formal & Informal
3	Online Comment/Blog (Christmas 2016)
4	Email (Christmas 2016)
5	Argumentative Essay (For and Against) (Christmas 2016)
6	Comparative Essay
7	Dialogue (Christmas 2016)
8	Problem/Solution Essay
9	Opinion Essay
10	Character Essay

Study Tips:

1.    Go over plans carefully and write out a plan on rough paper once you see the format.

2.    Be sure to have a roadmap of where the piece is heading and that it is easy for the examiner to identify the roadmap and the flow of the piece from start to finish.

3.    Remember structure is important.  Introduction, Body and Conclusion.  Thesis sentence in the introduction is important.  Each paragraph should have a topic sentence to start off.

Part 3:     Plan your literature essay – 400 words  (40 marks)

1	Introduction	·         General reference to title. ·         Define key words e.g.....Sin and Redemption ·         Thesis Sentence: i.e. a roadmap sentence of where you plan to take this essay. Thesis sentence should be clearly related to the Topic Sentences in the Main Body ·         Background info to the work*
2	Main Body	·         2-3 PQE......minimum two points on The Kite Runner, ·         Remaining points should be from the other text First Confession ·         Each Topic Sentence to be developed fully and briefly summarised before moving onto next Topic Sentence. There should be a natural lead into each new Topic Sentence.  ·         Use linking words between each paragraph.
3	Conclusion	·         Plan the conclusion during the roadmap stage so that you know exactly what your points are going to be and they are immediately available for the summary. ·         The  summary of points should be clearly related to the Thesis Sentence in the Introduction ·         Don’t forget what a conclusion is: Summary of Main Points and personal opinion. ·         NO NEW INFO IN CONCLUSION

*background info to the work can be provided in the Introduction or in the Main Body, it’s a personal choice.

Study Tips:

1.    Read question carefully – how many parts are there?

2.    Use different forms of Sin and Redemption – don’t repeat same type from each of the texts.

3.    Make sure you know if it is a novel, short story etc.

4.    Write in present tense.

5.    Avoid using “I think”, “I find” “I believe”…..Rather, use phrases such as “An analysis of X will clearly demonstrate that forgiveness is an essential factor when seeking Redemption.” “This point aims to provide reference to the fact that Amir is haunted by the sins of his past.” Etc.

6.    Introduce the text by its name and author/ before you do your PQE. (see list on last part of this checklist)

Some typical questions for Part 3:

Sin and Redemption:

1.    Comment on the sins that strike you the most and give your reasons for your choices in The Kite Runner and any other work studied.

2.    How important a role does Redemption play in relation to Sin and Redemption in The Kite Runner and any other work studied.

3.    The past has a way of haunting Amir in The Kite Runner. Comment on this in relation to Sin and Redemption

Works studied on themes of Sin and Redemption:

Name	Author/Director/Singer	Year	Genre
The Kite Runner	Khaled Hosseini	2003	Novel
First Confession	Frank O’ Connor	1951	Short Story

Some Vocabulary Suggestions

Ethnic background	Sacrificial lamb
Ethnicity	regret
Hassara	Shame/burden of shame
Sunni	Atonement/ to atone
Shi’a	forgiveness
Cultural differences	redemption
Alpha-male	To absolve oneself
Dominant character	Pivotal point in the story
Unabashed love	nuances
Demise of relationship	brotherhood
pride	affection
Islamic tradition	punishment
Eid	emigration
Perceived sin	memories
Mortal sin	Haunting past
Venial sin	loyalty
friendship	monster
stealing	remorse