Learn: How to Answer Question 1

Welcome!Building on your knowledge from mastering Paper 1, this lesson will focus on how to tackle Question 1 effectively. Let's break it down step by step together!

What is Question 1?Question 1 on Paper 1 tests your ability to retrieve explicit information from a text. It asks you to identify and locate specific details from an unseen literature fiction extract. This is worth 4 marks.

How to approach Question 1Read the question carefully to understand what details it requires. Use the lines referenced in the question to find your answers. Highlight or underline relevant phrases in the text and ensure your response is concise and accurate.

Key tip: Answering preciselyYour answers should be based only on the lines specified in the question. Avoid adding any extra information not found in the extract. Stick to the wording of the text whenever possible.

Example InstructionsIf the question says, 'List four things about the character from lines 1-5,' you should scan those lines for relevant details and write them clearly as bullet points or short phrases.

Practice identifying informationNow we'll test your ability to locate explicit details in a text. Remember to focus only on the specified lines and avoid inferring extra information.

Review Time!Great work! You've learned how to tackle Question 1 by retrieving explicit details. Let's test your understanding with a few final questions.