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Edexcel iGCSE English Language A Paper 2 Q1

The document provides guidance on how to structure responses for Question 1 on the Edexcel iGCSE English Language Paper 2 exam. It includes examples of introductions, paragraph plans and starters that analyze the language and structure of the text 'Night' and how it presents the effects of illness on the narrator.

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Edexcel iGCSE English Language A Paper 2 Q1

The document provides guidance on how to structure responses for Question 1 on the Edexcel iGCSE English Language Paper 2 exam. It includes examples of introductions, paragraph plans and starters that analyze the language and structure of the text 'Night' and how it presents the effects of illness on the narrator.

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  • Introduction: Introduces the focus of the document, giving context about its aim covering Paper 2, Question 1 of the Edexcel iGCSE English exam.
  • Mark Scheme: Outlines the mark scheme with levels describing understanding and interpretation required for various mark bands.
  • Structuring Your Answer: Guides students on structuring their answers effectively by breaking down question components and expectations.
  • Sample Responses and Analysis: Provides examples of responses and detailed analysis of each response for the effects of illness on narrative and text structure.
  • Model Plan and Paragraphs: Presents structured planning and sample paragraphs to aid understanding and creation of effective exam responses.
  • Text Analysis Breakdown: Offers a breakdown of the text “Night” into key narrative elements aiding comprehension and analysis.
  • Additional Resources: Lists additional resources and references for further study and understanding of 'Night' and exam preparation.

Edexcel iGCSE English

Language A Paper 2 –
Question 1
How to structure Question 1:
• Introduction – give a main overview of your point, link it to the question
• 3-4 main paragraphs – make sure you comment on both language and
structure:
- Point – give a point related to the question e.g. In Night, the writer
presents effects of illness through …
- Evidence – give a quote from the text
- Analysis – explain the effect this has on the reader – e.g. how does this
present the effect of illness
• Conclusion – Sum up your main points or talk about the ending
Model Plan for Q1 on “Night”:
• Introduction
• P1 - use of language – use of adjectives to describe the feelings of the narrator
throughout the text
• P2 – use of structure – use of direct and indirect speech – shows that there are
some parts the narrator remembers word for word but other parts are hazier
• P3 – use of language – use of negatives and negative language – shows the
writers thoughts on her family and illness.
• P4 – use of structure – short sentences – creates panic and tension (adds to the
theme of fear). Single line paragraph also used.
• Conclusion
Paragraph Starter Ideas:

P1 – In the text Night, the writer uses a range of adjectives to describe the narrators changing
feelings throughout her illness and the effect it has on her.

P2 – Furthermore, the writer of the text Night uses both direct and indirect speech to show the
feelings of confusion the narrator has about her memories of her illness.

P3 – The writer in the text Night, also uses a range of negative language to show the narrators
feelings about her family and her illness.

P4 – Finally, the writer in the text night uses sentence structure to convey the feelings of fear
the narrator had as an effect of her illness.
Model Paragraph on “Night”:
Finally, the writer in the text night uses sentence structure to convey
the feelings of fear the narrator had as an effect of her illness. For
example, “I was not myself” and “How strange” is used to explain the
mental health effects and insomnia caused by the narrators illness. The
use of short sentences create a feeling of tension for the reader and
they become concerned about the narrators mental wellbeing. The
monotonous tone of the repeated short sentences presents the effects
of the illness on the narrator as being quite severe to her mental
health, almost causing a depression. The tension created through the
use of short sentences also presents the overall theme of fear in this
text and how illness causes fear.
When reading the text, dividing it into the following
sections may help organise your thinking:

• Exposition (description and explanation) (lines 1-50).


• Rising Action (lines 50-90)
• Crisis (lines 90-111)
• Falling Action (Lines 112-163)
• Resolution (lines 163 to the end)
Exposition (1-50)
• Sets the scene
• Hints at some foreshadowing of later events
• 1950s Canada
• Family lives in relative poverty
• Mother tells her about the “growth” – significance is stressed but no
sense of urgency
• As it is written retrospectivity we know she survives
Rising Action (50-90)
• Step 1 – her mothers illness is foreshadowed but there is still a sense
of ease. Indications of mental health issues emerge.

• Step 2 – from line 64 she begins to describe her insomnia. She is


starting to feel not herself.
Crisis (90-111)
A short sections which focuses on the writers battles with her thoughts
and mental health. She admits some of darkest fears and thoughts.
Falling Action (112-163)
• Step 1 - she recounts how she manages to counter the urges. We get
another look at her mental state.

• Step 2 – She acknowledges the absurdity of her position. She


rationalises her sleeplessness.

• Step 3 – return to the night-fears and sleep walking leading to the


resolution.
Resolution (164 – end)
She meets her father and we realise that her father has been aware of
her problems the whole time. She has not been as secretive or quiet as
she thought. He allows her to see she is not abnormal.
More Resources:
• Night:
Video analysis - [Link]
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[Link] - this one is
really good!

• Paper 2, Question 1:
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