Responding to Questions Flashcards

Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas; select and synthesise evidence from different texts.

Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology.

Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed, across two or more texts.

Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textual references.

Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences.

Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation.

Point, Evidence, Explain - a structure for answering questions by making a point, supporting it with evidence, and explaining its significance.

Point, Evidence, Analyse, Link - a structure for answering questions that includes analysis and linking back to the question.

Identify and use terms like metaphor, simile, juxtaposition, narrative viewpoint, tone, etc., to support analysis of language and structure.

Make justified judgements about how effectively ideas are presented and supported, using appropriate textual references.