...GCSE English Literature Specimen Assessment Materials 1 For assessment from 2013 GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE SPECIMEN ASSESSMENT MATERIALS GCSE English Literature Specimen Assessment Materials 3 Contents Page Question Papers English Literature Unit 1 (H.T.) English Literature Unit 2 a and b (H.T.) English Literature Unit 1 (F.T.) English Literature Unit 2 a and b (F.T.) 5 Mark Schemes English Literature Unit 1 (H.T.) English Literature Unit 2 a and b (H.T.) English Literature Unit 1 (F.T.) English Literature Unit 2 a and b (F.T.) 93 GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE Higher Tier UNIT 1 Specimen Assessment Materials 2 hours SECTION A Question 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Of Mice and Men Anita and Me To Kill a Mockingbird I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Chanda’s Secrets SECTION B 6. Poetry 12 Pages 2-3 4-5 6-7 8-9 10 - 11 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS Twelve page answer booklet. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Answer both Section A and Section B. Answer one question in Section A and the question in Section B. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets after each question or part-question. You are reminded that assessment will take into account the quality of written communication used in your answers. JD*(S-2011 Higher) Turn over. 2 SECTION A 1. Of Mice and Men Answer part (a) and either part (b) or part (c). You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on part (a), and about 40 minutes on part (b) or part (c). (a) Read the extract on the opposite...
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...The “They say, I say” essay If you have been keeping up with the show “30 Rock” as of late then you probably have very similar views as those who have adopted a rather negative opinion of the character Liz Lemon. However Liz lemon has been judged wrongly and should be seen in higher regard. Her character has evolved into what I can only commend for being phenomenally satisfactory, despite the growing dislike for the direction in which her character seems to be headed. I think it would be nice if the fans of the show could see the subtle life lessons that are being conveyed through the show. 30 rock is a comedy series about the workings of a variety show dubbed “The Girlie Show with Tracy Jordan” told through the voice of its producer Liz lemon. “In defense of Liz Lemon” by Emily Nussbaum strives to shed light on an aspect of the show that not many individuals have realized. After a slew of negative response to the Character Liz Lemon the author aimed to clarify why Liz is not only better than when she first started out but also why her audience find her so repulsive now. Nussbaum explains how in the first season of the show, Liz Lemon was very relatable especially to women of the same age group. She was unlike other female characters at the time which was refreshing. This new take on a female lead attracted countless die-hard fans which could be credited for the shows long run. The author however points out the inconsistency in the belief that Liz lemon...
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...several months, I understand how a simple topic can be crafted into a thoughtful conversation between the writers and the readers. Of course, the revisions given by my professor and classmates lead me to go on the right track of narrating the “They Say” and the “I Say” about whether or not to use technology. I decided to choose 2H and 3B to be included in my portfolio. First, even though the benefits of technologies are argumentative, I was amused that some of the authors proclaimed that technologies should not be used. People like me have abundant products which are made by technology around them. Ironically, the majority of authors in the book They Say I Say did not totally agree with using technologies. Sherry Turkle argues about technologies deprive the time parent spend on her; Nicholas Carr once believed that computer would replace reading. However, after understanding their points of view critically, I can speak of their views with my own words following with my personal opinions, such as why would Clive Thompson and Nicholas Carr say technologies will shape the way we think. Eventually, I decided to write...
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...the introduction to “They Say / I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to be easy to use and to help generate good writing habits for beginning arugmengive writers. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer are sophisticated thinking and writing templates, in which take a lot of practice, and use in order to master. As the authors themselves put it, “the immediate goal of this book is to help you become a better writer, at a deeper level it invites you to become a certain type of person: a critical, intelligent thinker who instead of sitting passively on the sidelines, can participate in the debates and conservation of our world in an active and empowered way.” Although some people disagree with the ways...
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...Acquisition Marketing ∙ Display & Mobile Advertising It launches high effective digital ad campaigns, which offers eBay’s customers personalized, relevant ads they will actually want to see. Because marketers know that an effective digital ad campaign needs to reach the right customers with right message. eBay Enterprise Display is powered by the eBay Audience Platform. It is unique in its ability to use first party commerce data to understand consumer behavior, and apply it in real time to display and targeting and optimization. By skillful applying that knowledge they can reach and engage their ideal audience with greater certainty, less waste, and higher performance. It drives new customer acquisition and increases repeat purchases from existing customers. Display & Mobile Advertising Features. - Location-Based targeting This feature highly depends on smart phones that have access to internet. It send dynamic, creative messages to customers based on their location and engages specific customers based on their device ID, and serves them personalized ads that will drive foot traffic to their store. It helps customers increase their campaign relevance, produce measureable results, and understand cost per store visit. - Benefit from valuable first party commerce data. With over$255 billion in commerce volume and 150 million active users, eBay is one of the world’s largest marketplaces. By using this data in real time they can find the right audience for...
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...Introduction Reading Journal In the introduction of the book “They Say/ I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing with Reading, Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein and Russel Durst emphasized three main points. Templates that can help you on your academic writing, writing being a conversation and the “They say/ I say formula”. I have always been scared of English because I always find myself struggling with how to have a structured writing. I might have my opinion but don’t know how to present where people can agree or disagree with my opinion. I have always thought that an argument activates a conversation because when you agreeing or disagreeing is necessary to explain why you think how you think. I feel that this book will defiantly help me in my academic writing....
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...language? Personally, I have not seen one other than me, but the difference is I don’t live in a zoo. I know how to speak using the sign language letters and can be fairly strange sometimes. Some people say they can blame it on my brain activity and others say it’s because I have the higher functioning Autism known as Asperger’s and epilepsy. Luckily for me the seizure disorder in which I tend to get grand mall seizures has been controlled through prescribed medication for one year and four months. Also, I like to say dickhead. Though it has nothing to relate to my monkey like disabilities, you are probably wondering why. The reason I love the word dickhead is because when me and my sister were little, we would always try to imagine a dick on a head and wonder if anyone had a dick on their head. If you think that’s my favorite curse word, then you are wrong because that is my favorite word. Just remember I am a monkey so it may seem strange to you....
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...What exactly is the most beneficial diet? Michael Pollan in the English book “They Say I Say with Readings” describes his version of a healthy diet in three steps which are; eat food, not too much and mostly plants. Mr. Pollan also believes that as a society we should divert from the Western Diet which is eating processed foods and commit to his simple diet plan. However, his diet plan is in fact not as easy as he makes it seems to his readers. The reason why processed food is popular in today’s society compared to healthy foods is because it is cheaper and the only people that can afford these organic foods constantly are upper-class men. I understand Mr. Pollan’s frame of mind, but is his lifestyle a solution? Although it may be beneficial...
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...As much as voicing one’s own opinion is important, the significance of acknowledging another’s opinion shares the same value. In the introduction to “They Say / I Say”, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein describe the idea of the “They Say / I Say” dynamic and encourages the reader to use it by providing templates and exercises. As stated by the authors, “these templates do not dictate the content of what you say… but only suggest a way of formatting how you say it”. While some may argue that the use of a template creates a limitation of one’s creative freedom, this quote indicates that a template isn’t a limitation unless a person treats it as such. Overall, the major points in the piece of Graff and Birkenstein argue that one must voice their...
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...The phrase 'i do' seem to be misunderstood by many, some feel its only connected to relationship, but unknown to them that is wrong, because in life we daily make decisions that are either wrong or right. Am not saying marriage is excluded but my pioint is that it is not just about you getting hooked to someone but it concerns your entire lfe . In life we make lot od decisions. Some make them out of fear and anxiety, some out of circumstances surrounding them, some out of familys advice or even friends etc. While some make decisions actually from the lords counsel, persnal view and so many too numerous to mention. Therefore i saw it important to write on this subject matter i tittled 'BEFORE I SAY I DO'. What are the thoughts that flies through our mind when we are about to make decisions, do we really seek the lords idea or we just heard some fake voice from friends, family members or even our personal view and ooops we take the bold step. And when we fail we either feel depress or put the blame on whoever gave us their opinion. This accusation could be eliminated only if we obey some vital principles am about to list down which will be able to lead us into our desire, sustain us there and make us avoid mistakes as we go on with our lives. First, we talk about four(4) vital questions that we ask our selves befor saying the hrase 'i do' to any area of life weather marriage, career or anything at all, in as much it has to do with making of decisions. These questions include; ...
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...Every now and again, the introduction of a book is skipped. Occasionally, I’m that person. But any inquisitive person should read the opening of “They Say/ I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing. Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide writing templates designed to organize thoughts so that they can be expressed clearly, at the same time, keeping readers engaged. Graff and Birkenstein propose that the use of these templates can benefit you by getting your foot in the door of academic thinking and writing, while driving you to broaden the understanding of others. Claimed by Graff and Birkenstein, their book states, “For us, the underlying structure of effective academic writing- and of responsible public discourse- resides not...
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...English essay Soon I was in deep sleep. I was woken up by a very strange light. The light was golden and was bright. There was no other light in the room except that one and it looked like it came from one person. Well, you can’t call it a person I’d say. It was about the normal average height of an adult. It had pointed ears and slightly upturned eyes. It had a small wooden stick, probably a wand in her hand and a brownish bag in the other. It was wearing a colourful frock and her hair was tied in a bun. She was also wearing a necklace. It clearly was a female, whatever it was. She looked kind of an elf, the ones you read in Artemis Fowl but soon after I realized that she was a fairy. She was shocked to see me as I was to see her. Then I slowly gained the courage to ask her who I she was and what was she doing in my room. She was a faltering to answer. I told her there was nothing to be scared of and that she could tell me everything freely, I wouldn’t tell it to anyone. She said that she would tell the truth but on the condition that I wouldn’t tell it to anyone. I agreed. She said that she was sent from heaven and she was the new fairy of distributing dreams. So as she was new she was also quite inexperienced. As she was like a new “species” that I had seen probably discovered I was curious. I asked her more. She said that she was Ophelia and she was quite popular in heaven as she was married to the Archangel Gabriel. She was distributing dreams in our colony and my house...
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...Question and Answers 1, Did Swanson plagiarize or was it all just an unintentional, innocent mix-up? What would happen to a college student who did what Swanson had done? Bill Swanson, CEO of Raytheon is a Plagiarist. Plagiarism involves: accessing an already existing body of work; claiming the piece as your own to serve your own interests; copying-and-pasting or transcribe whole parts onto a piece you will claim as your own. The booklet “Swanson’s Unwritten Rules of Management” have 16 rules with close imitation of the language and thoughts from The Unwritten laws of Engineering authored by W. J.King. Thus the identical wording of 16 rules copied proves a deliberate act of plagiarism. Submitting a copied piece of writing as original work, a student may be suspended or expelled from the School. Students may feel pressured to complete papers well and quickly, and with the accessibility of new technology (the Internet) students can plagiarize by copying and pasting information from other sources. This is often easily detected by teachers. Plagiarism by students is a very serious offense that can result in punishments such as a failing grade on the particular assignment, practiced from high school level to University level. In many universities, academic degrees or awards may be revoked as a penalty for plagiarism. Example: A junior student going through detention in junior school for copying homework with friends. 2, How would you characterize the ethical leadership of...
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...Anatomy and Physiology 1-1 Explain the importance of studying anatomy and physiology. Studying anatomy and physiology is important because knowing how normal physiology helps you recognize when something goes wrong with the body. 1-2 Define anatomy and physiology, describe the origins of anatomical and physiological terms, and explain the significance of Terminologia Anatomica (International Anatomical Terminology). Anatomy is the study of internal and external body structures. Physiology is the study of how living organisms perform functions. There are four basic building blocks of anatomical and physiological terms. Word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. Terminologia Anatomica serves as a worldwide official standard of anatomical vocabulary. So people all over the world can have the same anatomical terms. 1-3 Explain the relationship between anatomy and physiology, and describe various specialties of each discipline. All specific functions are performed by different structures. Meaning the way a body part is made up (anatomy) gives clues on how that body part will function (physiology). Specialties in gross anatomy is surface anatomy, regional anatomy, systemic anatomy, clinical anatomy, and developmental anatomy. Specialties in physiology is cell physiology, organ physiology, systemic physiology and pathological physiology. 1-4 Identify the major levels of organization in organisms, from the simplest to the most complex...
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