Going to try and summarise this video: Do not spend 15 mins just reading, you dont get any marks and you probably won't remember much info anyway, get straight into answering the Qs Q1: directly quote from the text, answers can be very short eg: 'The jungle was high', 'There was a dinosaur' would be fine Best not to infer - you could infer incorrectly Q2: if you don't know how to write about sentence forms, ignore that bullet point. Embed a quote, state the language device and explain what you can infer from it/effect on the reader (purpose of author). Example: The writer describes the dinosaur's legs as "oiled, resilient, striding", the use of the adjective 'oiled', which is also a metaphor to suggest its robotic like, ruthless movement which also conveys its strength. There will probably be a metaphor/simile, alliteration, personification, think back to SOAPAIMS etc Q3: paragraphs are a change in focus - use of diff. sentences convey diff. stuff Short sentences - dramatic impact 'It sees us!' - conveys danger of dinosaur, makes us wonder what this creature is Long paragraphs - show size, power, strength, complexity, detail etc of stuff Large paragraph describing dinosaur in this case shows the strength, power and how deadly the dinosaur is. There can be a change in how things are portrayed throughout the text - the dino is scary and terrifying at first, but is given more human like qualities eg 'jeweller's hands' Write about impact of both beginning and end Q4: it is better to agree and disagree as it shows evaluation, you can mostly agree and only slightly disagree or the other way round. Can write about any part of the statement: 'Eckels was right to panic' - was he panicking? Should he have panicked or should he have thought rationally? Considering the strength of the dinosaur, was what he did normal etc Highly recommend to watch more videos on Q4 as it is worth 20 marks
I did my language paper 1 mock in November and used your videos to help. My target is a 6 but I got my mock results back today and got a 9 thank you for the tips!!!
@@manjulingam3970 hi, well this is what worked for me i wasn’t expecting to get a 9 but what I did was watch loads of videos of Mr Salles bc his advice is great and just to give me an idea how approach the different ways you answer the questions. In the actual exam time can obviously feel quite tight but what I did was: 1) go straight to Q1 and answer that 2) go straight to the language Q2 on the question paper as it gives you the part of the text you’re answering about (I didn’t bother reading the whole source before I started as it wastes time) and use multiple interpretations of what the language implies (2 paragraphs) 3) read the whole of the extract for the summary comment on key points on structure and what you learn and give multiple interpretations and what the writer is trying to achieve (2 paragraphs) 4) I agree with the statement as I find it easier. The structure I used for paragraphs was point, method, explain (what is suggested with multiple interpretations), zoom in (use terminology), link/evaluate (what mood it creates or what the reader will think and link it to the statement) 5) I left l half the time for the creative writing and I always do descriptions because I find them easier. If you do Include varied sentence lengths, punctuation (:/;/-) and kites of techniques (simile, metaphor, personification) and to finish it I was running out of time so used the same first line to give a circular structure and try to use more complex vocab I wrote 1 1/2 pages (quality not quantity I feel is key) and I got 35/40 on section B. I didn’t do any past papers but I think it is a gd idea to to get used to answering the questions but deffo watch lots of Mr Salles’ videos they’re a life saver hope that helps
I learnt more in this video than I have at my whole time at school lol, exam Tommorow, thank you Mister Salles and may Allah guide and forgive and reward you
Thank you Sir, for helping me so much for this exam. I was resiting Language paper in October/November and with your help I managed to get a 6, which is amazing! My previous grade was a high 4, so it was a major jump fro me. Again, thank you!
Just finished up my Year 10 GCSE Mocks and after meticulously analysing your videos I've managed to pull off a Grade 8! 1 more mark and I would've got a Grade 9! Thank you Mr Salles for your videos, without you and your streamlined format in presenting information, I probably would have never gotten such a high grade!
@Galactic Great so far thanks for asking. I believe for Lit Paper 1, might get 60-64, whilst in Paper 2, potentially 72-78. I'll update you on August 24th.
@@aki-fi3gk Grade 9 in English Literature - full marks across the board! Originally Grade 8 in Language, got it remarked since it was a mark off, and gained 6 more lost marks, so two 9s in English!
i think its kinda stupid how we have a limited amount of time on each question... if i could work at my own pace then i could write a decent answer! sometimes it feels more like im being tested on how fast i can write rather than my ability to write a detailed analysis :/ nice video btw, very helpful
got a random mock on monday because no one knows what is going on right now with gcses meant to be sat in 2022.... yay! thanks for the video. I hope it goes well. if anyone who has to do it on monday sees this, hi
Yep I saw this rn. I have a mock today as it’s already Monday plus I’m fasting so I’m used to being awake at this time. Tryna fit in some last minute revision before the test
My old teacher was so good at teaching, my new teachers not so much... Wasnt confident in my exam tomorrow but this video has definitely boosted my confidence. Thank you.
@@Faithjohnson3467 Don’t panic! I went from a grade 3 to an 8 in less than that amount of time, this is basically what I did for each question, you can copy this or get tips from it: 1) Question 1 should be easy all you have to do is state 4 things that have basically already been said in the text, just don’t try and make your own inferences as they could be wrong. 2) For question 2 (language), All I did was make flashcards of loads of different language devices with their definition on the back, It helps to include an example of the language device aswell. I copied the devices on mreverythingenglish’s youtube video: m.ruclips.net/video/ymL88ythSao/видео.html Basically memorise these flashcards and when you get to the exam write all the language devices that u can remember on top of the page and then read through the extract and highlight ANY and ALL examples that u can see. You should be able to analyse at least two of these examples in depth (2 paragraphs), i thought i would struggle with this but when the exam came the ideas just came naturally. Just make sure you talk a LOT about a little, literally write down any idea that comes to your head even if it sounds a bit far fetched. Also zoom in on singular words in your quotations, like adjectives and mention what it could symbolise. For example: The writer describes the dinosaurs legs as "oiled, resilient, striding", the use of the adjective 'oiled', which is also a metaphor to suggest its robotic like, ruthless movements which also conveys its strength. Also focus heavily on the EFFECT the author is trying to give out and how this impacts the reader, ask yourself “Why might the reader have done this?”. Don’t just say “it makes the reader want to read on” talk about the readers feelings and thoughts. 3) For question 3 (structure), I followed the same tips for question 2. However instead of making flashcards for language make some for structural devices. I copied mine from mreverythingenglish’s youtube video: m.ruclips.net/video/kGTDmQSm6_s/видео.html Memorise, write down, highlight, make notes on any idea that pops into your brain when in the exam. Expand off of your highlighted words and then turn them into paragraph form. To be fair though, when i did it i didn’t follow any sort of structure I just made sure to embed my quotes and explain. You can look up answer structures if it makes it easier for you. Like MEE sentences or PRTEZEL (Point, Reference, Technique, Explain Effect, Zoom in, Explain Effect, Link) paragraph structures. PRTEZEL structure can be used for questions 2-4, it can also be used for literature aswell. 4) Question 4 (agree or disagree) this is like Q2 and 3 combined. I find its always better to mostly agree with the statement and partially disagree as it is easy to show the examiner that you are evaluating. Underline key words in the question and write it at the top of your source paper so you can easily refer to it when highlighting things in the source that show evidence of agreement and disagreement toward the statement. This also stops you from looking back and forth and makes the objective of the question easier to remember- You don’t want to start talking about something that is not relevant to the question as this wont get you any extra marks. It is good to start with an introduction as this makes it clear to the examiner what your gonna be arguing for example, “I strongly agree with this statement that… HOWEVER some parts of the source lead to me slightly disagree.” and then write your agreement and disagreement paragraphs stating why you agree and what language and structural devices lead you to agree. The same with disagreement. Also focus on EMOTIVE LANGUAGE, this is a good one to mention. 5) Question 5 (story or description) Now personally, I find it easier to write a descriptive piece rather than a story however it depends on what you find gets you the most marks and what you find is your strongest suit. First off make sure to plan your answer beforehand, make like a spider diagram off of the picture or make a plan of the story structure like the Mountain structure: 1. Beginning 2. Build up 3. Problem 4. Resolution 5. Ending - this gets you set on the idea your writing about. For description I highly recommend memorising a really high level piece of description and then when you get to the exam you can change a couple of words in it to fit the picture. This saves time as you wont have to rack your brain trying to think of good descriptions. I recommend Mr Salles’ video: m.ruclips.net/video/EPijbpKtBWY/видео.html NO CLICHÉS- Try to avoid common phrases you hear in everyday life. Example: 'baby blue sky' instead use 'sky that mirrored the cerulean of the sea below'. If you’re really struggling try and look back at the source and steal some ideas from their (obviously modify them a bit) like what language they have used and how they have structured it. Also write down : ; - () at the top of the page and make sure to include them, even if you think you don’t know how to use them you’ll still increase your chance of getting marks for having a range of punctuation. No comma splicing. Use extended metaphors (I find these come naturally once you get into the flow of writing) and remember Quality over Quantity. 6) TIMINGS make sure you leave enough time for each question (Dont skip any!) I recommend: • Q1) 4 marks = spend around 6 minutes or less on it • Q2) 8 marks = spend around 12 minutes • Q3) 8 marks = spend around 12 minutes • Q4) 20 marks this is worth all the previous questions combines so don’t spend most of your time on a question thats only worth 8 marks. If you’re really struggling move on, you can always come back to certain questions if you think you’re finished. = max 25 mins. • Q5) 40 marks- 24 structural marks and 16 SPAG marks. This question is worth half of the paper so if you find yourself getting burnt out by the time you get to it i would recommend doing question 1 first, maybe question 2 aswell and going straight to question 5, however if creativity is something you struggle at focus on doing the other half of the paper first. Just don’t skip it. = 40< mins with 5 minutes to plan. I know this was a lot but just remember: Flashcards, watch mr salles, mr bruff and mreverythingenglish and work hard and im 100% sure you’ll pass if you use these tips, i believe in you!!
@@Emily-fd7vv thank youu soo much for taking your time to type this out !! this was soo helpful !! thank you soo much !! all the best for your examss :)
My friend recommended this video and its really interesting , made loads of notes on it cause my mock exam is tomorrow , I hope my notes will come in handy . Thanks for the video .
Whos here in 2024. I muself am cooked. Exams next week and i am really struggling to find the motivation. I know this gcse is 'helpful' for jobs but most of it is useless in my opinion
Thanks a lot, sir!! For anyone too lazy to search for the videos that were mentioned I memorized the descriptions of the weather, here they are! The sun dripped warmth like hot wax, both soothing and smarting the people below. The land glowed with light, the heat so strong it dazzled. The horizon rippled like a bronze shield beaten by a hammer as though some Greek God had been reborn to hurl shafts of glorious light on the grateful crowds below. The sky showed off its artist's trickery: Cobalt blue depths, azure outlines to the few white clouds, a sapphire halo around the sun. Beneath, a watcher might close their eyes and see the sea, stretched out in lazy ripples, in a reflection of the perfect sky. -OTHER PIECE- The winds flexed their muscles in the East, whipping the clouds into shape, marching them across the sky. The black jackboots of the sky tramped across the horizon, stamping cold onto the world beneath, as though some long-dead tyrant had returned, armed with winters fury. The sky put on its black cape: the closest clouds armored in battleship grey; those coming behind streaked with the black of the coal smoke; those on the horizon dark as slate. Beneath, a watcher might shut their eyes and pray for liberation dreaming of the cavalry of sunlight. Good luck for tomorrow guys!
Hi, Mr Salles ; I love your amazing videos. Can I send you a 6 mark question that I did for English Language and have some quick feedback please? Thanks. This was from an OCR paper that I did. The writer uses the transitive verb and animalistic imagery ‘jumped’ to illustrate the prodigious level of excitement and happiness that Dahl felt after seeing the island of Dar Es Salam. This verb ‘jumped’ is homogenous to a kangaroo jumping and since this is an exotic and beautiful creature, as it is very rare because they can only be found in certain regions of the world, this reflects the ‘breath-takingly beautiful’ natural world which is something that Dahl finds unique and rare, something that he’s never seen before. Moreover, this idea of Dahl being full of energy and happiness is similar to how children act on Christmas morning, so this reflects his happy and excited nature, as he can’t wait to see the island as children cannot wait to open their presents; this implies his child-like nature. This is re-enforced by the phrase ‘vast rippling blue-black lagoon’; the verb ‘rippling’ is similar to bubbles and effervescence being rapidly produced, so denotes the magnitude to Dahl’s excitement about the natural world. It seems that he cannot keep his content emotions within him, so he might ‘explode’ and outburst like ‘ripples in the lagoon’. The phrase ‘immensely tall trees’ connotes how Dahl loves the natural world to such an extent that he begins to view the surroundings as something holy or great like God. The adjective ‘tall’ suggests the power and might of the natural world, emphasising how much he loves it that he begins to love it to the extent of God. Through the course of this linear text, the writer uses the left branching and complex sentence ‘there were pale-yellow sandy beaches, almost white, and breakers were running up on to the sand, and coconut palms with their little green leafy hats were growing on the beaches’. This connotes how Dahl’s emotions are overriding him and how his excitement has led to him telling the reader everything that he saw in the ‘beautiful’ natural world. It seems as if this is a dream through this syndetic sentence, highlighting his excitement for the natural world, as he’s like an excited young child telling the reader everything he sees on the island. Additionally, there is a shift in focus and perspective from the retrospective to first person; ‘there were casuarina trees’ to ‘I …with the rhinos and lions’. This shift in perspective suggests how Dahl feels so happy about the natural world retrospectively, so he yearned to return there, hence the reason he imagined himself being there again through the use of the first person. Also, the short and abrupt sentence ‘with rhinos and lions’ implies how Dahl is suddenly stricken with emotions and excitement, and how the ‘beautiful’ island of Dar es Salam was too great to be expressed into words. The passage is structured through contrast and juxtaposition between ‘breathtakingly beautiful’ to ‘full of shadows’ and ’teeming’ with ‘vicious beasts’; this suggests how Dahl perceives the island as being something mysterious and foreign, as well as how he may be a vulnerable target to ‘vicious beasts’; this evokes sympathy and fear from the reader, and we feel scared on the writer’s behalf.
Hi Sir, One thing I struggle with is which quotes are judicious is there a way to find judicious quotes in every extract you'll or is it just a skill, if it is a skill could you perhaps make a video on how to find the judicious quotes? Thank You Sir.
Hi sir! I had a mock last week and i watched your language videos and i managed to get an 8 which I am super happy with! Couldn’t have done it without you, thank you so much ❤🥰
My teacher said that if you are writing the story, it doesn't need to relate to the picture or the heading; it only needs to be vaguely related. What do you think about this?
Chosen to use my 4 years of secondary school on fucking around, now here I am one day before my exam tears in my eyes picturing myself as a maccys worker at age 40
Here am I am doing night before revision for my English language paper 1 mock tmrw! I'll possibly be back to say what my results are. In my last mocks I got a 6 in language and 5 in lit. Hopefully I will 1up them this time.
@@Rihanna1234-h3d It went pretty good i think! :) I haven’t gotten my results back yet as i’m still in the middle of doing my mocks but when i get my grades ill edit my comment. Also, this video rlly helped me, especially because it was the day before my mocks when i used this so it was a good last minute review
@@kite1310 glad to hear it went well i find english language difficult because of the little amount of time so im probably going to use mr salles for my revision Good luck for the rest of your exams 😊
Sorry, but in question 3, you gave 3 top tips, I do not understand. I tried to replay but still I am not sure. Please can you explain. Thank you so much. I must say you are a good teacher
Literally just search them up a bunch of them now. Hopefully short term memory will come in clutch. These are the basics: personification, alliteration, similes and metaphors. If you arent able to even pick up those then I wouldnt even bother searching other ones. You would lowq be fucked. But I'd like to assume you have that ability
Im taking the November resets 2022... is there any way u could make a new video specially for November resits and show us how to answer each question specifically? please
What I'm stuck on is how much paragraphs you have to write for Q2, 3 and 4. I try to do 2-3 then suddenly I run out of time. Any tips on how many you should actually do?
Yes, focus on writing about a quotation from the beginning, middle and end. Start with the end. So, if you have more time, you can add in further points out of sequence and it won't sound weird.
Hello there. There are lots of videos on Language but I find there aren't many on the Literature past papers in deph. CAn you point me in the direction of yours if any please? I have seen your vids on Macbeth and Inspector Calls. Do you do others eg. on Jekyl and Hyde please. Thanks.
I did exam prep for this a while back, Question 1 was so difficult for me since I spent so much time on making inferences on other questions, it was hard for me to just directly quote.
Can we use dashes and will it be correct punctuation? for example: A symphony of colors danced before his eyes as he encountered a myriad of mystical creatures-ethereal beings with iridescent wings,… (pls reply)
hi mr salles. great video, thank you so so much. just had a question about q4 - my teachers always go on about the statement and how you're meant to 'split' it and write a couple paragraphs on the first sentence, and a couple on the second. i wanted to get your opinion on this - is it worth it? because ive always noticed that both the sentences are the same in what they convey (this one specifically was very similar). would be great to get some feedback on this!!
@@MrSallesTeachesEnglish got a 9!!!!!! After being stuck on an 8 for more than a year, I moved up a grade!!! Goes to show that mr salles can move up high grade students to even higher grades, as well as help people pass. Thank you mr salles!!! Will re watch before the actual exam
@@MrSallesTeachesEnglish I improved my analysis technique which was definitely the main thing that made an improvement. For English language I memorised the effects of the different language structures because I struggled with that question a lot. I also changed the way I revised for English literature so I had a very in depth understanding of characters and themes
I did my paper 1 today. I have geography and english literature to do in the next three weeks. I feel I messed up big time in this exam. I am aiming for a grade 7 or higher (got a 6 before and wasn’t happy). I have revised soooo much like 3-5 hours a day for 5 weeks. Question 1,2,3 were all ok for me but I ran out of time for question 4,5. I had to write smaller answers and didn’t feel confident. Question 4 was alright but 5 oh my days I can not describe for the life of me. I can not think of words and I am not creative. It has really got to me and has made me wonder whether any of the retakes are worth it.
For paper 2, consider doing question 5 and 4 before the other questions. That is the vast majority of your marks, so if you are running out time, you will lose fewer. That said, stick to your timings as it is easier to get marks at the beginning of a question than at the end.
Going to try and summarise this video:
Do not spend 15 mins just reading, you dont get any marks and you probably won't remember much info anyway, get straight into answering the Qs
Q1: directly quote from the text, answers can be very short eg: 'The jungle was high', 'There was a dinosaur' would be fine
Best not to infer - you could infer incorrectly
Q2: if you don't know how to write about sentence forms, ignore that bullet point.
Embed a quote, state the language device and explain what you can infer from it/effect on the reader (purpose of author).
Example: The writer describes the dinosaur's legs as "oiled, resilient, striding", the use of the adjective 'oiled', which is also a metaphor to suggest its robotic like, ruthless movement which also conveys its strength.
There will probably be a metaphor/simile, alliteration, personification, think back to SOAPAIMS etc
Q3: paragraphs are a change in focus - use of diff. sentences convey diff. stuff
Short sentences - dramatic impact
'It sees us!' - conveys danger of dinosaur, makes us wonder what this creature is
Long paragraphs - show size, power, strength, complexity, detail etc of stuff
Large paragraph describing dinosaur in this case shows the strength, power and how deadly the dinosaur is.
There can be a change in how things are portrayed throughout the text - the dino is scary and terrifying at first, but is given more human like qualities eg 'jeweller's hands'
Write about impact of both beginning and end
Q4: it is better to agree and disagree as it shows evaluation, you can mostly agree and only slightly disagree or the other way round.
Can write about any part of the statement: 'Eckels was right to panic' - was he panicking? Should he have panicked or should he have thought rationally? Considering the strength of the dinosaur, was what he did normal etc
Highly recommend to watch more videos on Q4 as it is worth 20 marks
Thank you very much - well done too
What a legend
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Hello there. Which papers will they use for the GCSE AQA English Language November 2021 resits?
@@callum8824 do you know whxih papers they’ll make us do for today resit exam
I did my language paper 1 mock in November and used your videos to help. My target is a 6 but I got my mock results back today and got a 9 thank you for the tips!!!
Well done, that is fantastic
yo any suggestions on how to go from a 6 to a 9?
@@manjulingam3970 hi, well this is what worked for me i wasn’t expecting to get a 9 but what I did was watch loads of videos of Mr Salles bc his advice is great and just to give me an idea how approach the different ways you answer the questions.
In the actual exam time can obviously feel quite tight but what I did was:
1) go straight to Q1 and answer that
2) go straight to the language Q2 on the question paper as it gives you the part of the text you’re answering about (I didn’t bother reading the whole source before I started as it wastes time) and use multiple interpretations of what the language implies (2 paragraphs)
3) read the whole of the extract for the summary comment on key points on structure and what you learn and give multiple interpretations and what the writer is trying to achieve (2 paragraphs)
4) I agree with the statement as I find it easier. The structure I used for paragraphs was point, method, explain (what is suggested with multiple interpretations), zoom in (use terminology), link/evaluate (what mood it creates or what the reader will think and link it to the statement)
5) I left l half the time for the creative writing and I always do descriptions because I find them easier. If you do Include varied sentence lengths, punctuation (:/;/-) and kites of techniques (simile, metaphor, personification) and to finish it I was running out of time so used the same first line to give a circular structure and try to use more complex vocab I wrote 1 1/2 pages (quality not quantity I feel is key) and I got 35/40 on section B.
I didn’t do any past papers but I think it is a gd idea to to get used to answering the questions but deffo watch lots of Mr Salles’ videos they’re a life saver hope that helps
@@stellfluff6409 thank u and well done
Hello there. Which papers will they use for the GCSE AQA English Language November 2021 resits?
I learnt more in this video than I have at my whole time at school lol, exam Tommorow, thank you Mister Salles and may Allah guide and forgive and reward you
Felt this
Ameen
Exam tommorow let’s do this 😃
@Rice Jackson GOOD LUCK !
I got the resit tomorrow, wishing gd luck🙏🙏
Good luck
Same here. Good luck
Good luck🙏
My son is sitting his school's version of this tomorrow. Good luck to anyone that is in year 11 this year!
Thank you! :)
@@kite1310 how is yr11?
@@icanhandledatt Incredibly average
@@shaaravguha3760 worse
hey man, just saying i learnt more from you in 1 day than i have in my whole time in year 11. thank you so much
lets go exams soon ive learnt so much from this guy
Same
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Hey bro how did your gcse go man
@@mahirmohammed8081 late but got grade 5 and my expected grade was 3 lmao
Thank you Sir, for helping me so much for this exam. I was resiting Language paper in October/November and with your help I managed to get a 6, which is amazing! My previous grade was a high 4, so it was a major jump fro me. Again, thank you!
Just finished up my Year 10 GCSE Mocks and after meticulously analysing your videos I've managed to pull off a Grade 8! 1 more mark and I would've got a Grade 9!
Thank you Mr Salles for your videos, without you and your streamlined format in presenting information, I probably would have never gotten such a high grade!
Well done!
@Galactic Great so far thanks for asking. I believe for Lit Paper 1, might get 60-64, whilst in Paper 2, potentially 72-78.
I'll update you on August 24th.
@@sje4418so?
@@sje4418So how did you do
@@aki-fi3gk Grade 9 in English Literature - full marks across the board!
Originally Grade 8 in Language, got it remarked since it was a mark off, and gained 6 more lost marks, so two 9s in English!
i think its kinda stupid how we have a limited amount of time on each question... if i could work at my own pace then i could write a decent answer! sometimes it feels more like im being tested on how fast i can write rather than my ability to write a detailed analysis :/ nice video btw, very helpful
Thank you.
hopefully the aqa people are in a good mood this year😂
Watching this the night before and just want to say thank you Sir for a massive boost in my confidence. I feel so much more ready after watching this.
Good-luck, got mine tmrw too
@@honestlyitsnotmytesticles5908 we got this bro
me too, good luck!
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@@kesterharvey2808 poggers mate
Thanks Mr Salles, this is a very powerful video and I feel we are lucky that this calibre of content is free.
got a random mock on monday because no one knows what is going on right now with gcses meant to be sat in 2022.... yay! thanks for the video. I hope it goes well. if anyone who has to do it on monday sees this, hi
Yep I saw this rn. I have a mock today as it’s already Monday plus I’m fasting so I’m used to being awake at this time. Tryna fit in some last minute revision before the test
Which paper did you do and Hello there. Which papers will they use for the GCSE AQA English Language November 2021 resits?
Good luck for Wednesday man
I’m a grade 7 English language student and I don’t think I’ve ever got over half marks on structure. I always accidentally comment on language.
Am grade 5 student but i always get 2 to 3 which doesn't make sense. Its hard.
@@thriller2342 I get 30-35/40 on question 5 so it yanks my grade up.
@@TobyBanci how?
@@TobyBanci bruh how tf, u must be a part time author or sommin
Same I dont get structure at all it just confuses me lmao, the creative writing is easy though so it usually balances it out
My old teacher was so good at teaching, my new teachers not so much... Wasnt confident in my exam tomorrow but this video has definitely boosted my confidence. Thank you.
You got this!
I'm so nervous... hope you guys do great for your mocks!
Ladies and gentlemen, who’s ✨not ready ✨for the exam tmrrrrr ? 🙌me🙌
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Mr Salles thanks to you i went from a grade 3 to a grade 8 in English Language!!! Tysm
How did you do that ? I’ve been stuck at a grace 3 and my exams are in 2 weeks ? Is there any hope
@@Faithjohnson3467 Don’t panic! I went from a grade 3 to an 8 in less than that amount of time, this is basically what I did for each question, you can copy this or get tips from it:
1) Question 1 should be easy all you have to do is state 4 things that have basically already been said in the text, just don’t try and make your own inferences as they could be wrong.
2) For question 2 (language), All I did was make flashcards of loads of different language devices with their definition on the back, It helps to include an example of the language device aswell. I copied the devices on mreverythingenglish’s youtube video: m.ruclips.net/video/ymL88ythSao/видео.html
Basically memorise these flashcards and when you get to the exam write all the language devices that u can remember on top of the page and then read through the extract and highlight ANY and ALL examples that u can see. You should be able to analyse at least two of these examples in depth (2 paragraphs), i thought i would struggle with this but when the exam came the ideas just came naturally. Just make sure you talk a LOT about a little, literally write down any idea that comes to your head even if it sounds a bit far fetched. Also zoom in on singular words in your quotations, like adjectives and mention what it could symbolise. For example: The writer describes the dinosaurs legs as "oiled, resilient, striding", the use of the adjective 'oiled', which is also a metaphor to suggest its robotic like, ruthless movements which also conveys its strength. Also focus heavily on the EFFECT the author is trying to give out and how this impacts the reader, ask yourself “Why might the reader have done this?”. Don’t just say “it makes the reader want to read on” talk about the readers feelings and thoughts.
3) For question 3 (structure), I followed the same tips for question 2. However instead of making flashcards for language make some for structural devices. I copied mine from mreverythingenglish’s youtube video: m.ruclips.net/video/kGTDmQSm6_s/видео.html
Memorise, write down, highlight, make notes on any idea that pops into your brain when in the exam. Expand off of your highlighted words and then turn them into paragraph form. To be fair though, when i did it i didn’t follow any sort of structure I just made sure to embed my quotes and explain. You can look up answer structures if it makes it easier for you. Like MEE sentences or PRTEZEL (Point, Reference, Technique, Explain Effect, Zoom in, Explain Effect, Link) paragraph structures. PRTEZEL structure can be used for questions 2-4, it can also be used for literature aswell.
4) Question 4 (agree or disagree) this is like Q2 and 3 combined. I find its always better to mostly agree with the statement and partially disagree as it is easy to show the examiner that you are evaluating. Underline key words in the question and write it at the top of your source paper so you can easily refer to it when highlighting things in the source that show evidence of agreement and disagreement toward the statement. This also stops you from looking back and forth and makes the objective of the question easier to remember- You don’t want to start talking about something that is not relevant to the question as this wont get you any extra marks.
It is good to start with an introduction as this makes it clear to the examiner what your gonna be arguing for example, “I strongly agree with this statement that… HOWEVER some parts of the source lead to me slightly disagree.” and then write your agreement and disagreement paragraphs stating why you agree and what language and structural devices lead you to agree. The same with disagreement. Also focus on EMOTIVE LANGUAGE, this is a good one to mention.
5) Question 5 (story or description) Now personally, I find it easier to write a descriptive piece rather than a story however it depends on what you find gets you the most marks and what you find is your strongest suit.
First off make sure to plan your answer beforehand, make like a spider diagram off of the picture or make a plan of the story structure like the Mountain structure: 1. Beginning 2. Build up 3. Problem 4. Resolution 5. Ending - this gets you set on the idea your writing about.
For description I highly recommend memorising a really high level piece of description and then when you get to the exam you can change a couple of words in it to fit the picture. This saves time as you wont have to rack your brain trying to think of good descriptions. I recommend Mr Salles’ video: m.ruclips.net/video/EPijbpKtBWY/видео.html
NO CLICHÉS- Try to avoid common phrases you hear in everyday life. Example: 'baby blue sky' instead use 'sky that mirrored the cerulean of the sea below'.
If you’re really struggling try and look back at the source and steal some ideas from their (obviously modify them a bit) like what language they have used and how they have structured it. Also write down : ; - () at the top of the page and make sure to include them, even if you think you don’t know how to use them you’ll still increase your chance of getting marks for having a range of punctuation.
No comma splicing.
Use extended metaphors (I find these come naturally once you get into the flow of writing)
and remember Quality over Quantity.
6) TIMINGS make sure you leave enough time for each question (Dont skip any!) I recommend:
• Q1) 4 marks = spend around 6 minutes or less on it
• Q2) 8 marks = spend around 12 minutes
• Q3) 8 marks = spend around 12 minutes
• Q4) 20 marks this is worth all the previous questions combines so don’t spend most of your time on a question thats only worth 8 marks. If you’re really struggling move on, you can always come back to certain questions if you think you’re finished. = max 25 mins.
• Q5) 40 marks- 24 structural marks and 16 SPAG marks. This question is worth half of the paper so if you find yourself getting burnt out by the time you get to it i would recommend doing question 1 first, maybe question 2 aswell and going straight to question 5, however if creativity is something you struggle at focus on doing the other half of the paper first. Just don’t skip it. = 40< mins with 5 minutes to plan.
I know this was a lot but just remember: Flashcards, watch mr salles, mr bruff and mreverythingenglish and work hard and im 100% sure you’ll pass if you use these tips, i believe in you!!
@@Emily-fd7vv thank youu soo much for taking your time to type this out !! this was soo helpful !! thank you soo much !! all the best for your examss :)
@@Emily-fd7vv w
My friend recommended this video and its really interesting , made loads of notes on it cause my mock exam is tomorrow , I hope my notes will come in handy . Thanks for the video .
Best of luck!
How did u do in ur exam?
Exam tomorrow and I feel so confident now thanks to all your videos. Thank you so much!
g im failing this shit
@@faz4893 same g lmaooo
Same here, good luck!!
@@kp3627 how'd it go g
Exam tomorrow whos ready? im not really ready
not ready
@@Unknown-wp8pu ur not the only 1 😥
Meeee . Im going to laugh through the pain
i’m acc panicking
@@duyguozdemir3108 ruclips.net/video/gRa8yyQ4iBo/видео.html&ab_channel=SkySportsFootball im sorry
who else got the gcse tomorrow
Nice one mate, resit tmrw is looking to ruin my year
Thank youuuu so much!! Just because of you I passed my exam:)
Whos here in 2024. I muself am cooked. Exams next week and i am really struggling to find the motivation. I know this gcse is 'helpful' for jobs but most of it is useless in my opinion
not if u want to do medicine
no its not. this is the one of the 2 ( maths is other) that your grade gets doubled for admission score
all uni's look at ur gcses maths and english results aswell
@@s.n2866oh yes
Exam at 9am tdy just watched the tiggler video
good luck to everyone doing the paper tomorrow!
g im failing this shit
I'm so screwed cause I hate creative language
Good luck to you
good luck 🤝🏻
Last minute revision before tomorrow
mr salles> mr bruff no capp
Thanks a lot, sir!!
For anyone too lazy to search for the videos that were mentioned I memorized the descriptions of the weather, here they are!
The sun dripped warmth like hot wax, both soothing and smarting the people below. The land glowed with light, the heat so strong it dazzled. The horizon rippled like a bronze shield beaten by a hammer as though some Greek God had been reborn to hurl shafts of glorious light on the grateful crowds below.
The sky showed off its artist's trickery: Cobalt blue depths, azure outlines to the few white clouds, a sapphire halo around the sun. Beneath, a watcher might close their eyes and see the sea, stretched out in lazy ripples, in a reflection of the perfect sky.
-OTHER PIECE-
The winds flexed their muscles in the East, whipping the clouds into shape, marching them across the sky. The black jackboots of the sky tramped across the horizon, stamping cold onto the world beneath, as though some long-dead tyrant had returned, armed with winters fury.
The sky put on its black cape: the closest clouds armored in battleship grey; those coming behind streaked with the black of the coal smoke; those on the horizon dark as slate. Beneath, a watcher might shut their eyes and pray for liberation dreaming of the cavalry of sunlight.
Good luck for tomorrow guys!
You not gonna be the only one writing that today😂 also stole sentences from short stories and learnt those.
thank you sir. i got grade 6 in my gcse english exam i just totality forced on Q4
Thank you so much Mr Salles. I wasn't sure on how to revise for English Language Paper 1 but you helped me!
Am sitting mocks tomorrow. Let's go class of 2k22
Thank u mr sales I will work hard to get my grade 4
Is it worth starting on question 5 as it holds the most marks? I have my mock tomorrow
Yes
Anyone else retaking it tomorrow even though they passed but just want to get a higher mark? 🤣
Nope unfortunately
5, not good enough...
yup
Oh my god same 😂😂😂
Little flex
How many paragraphs do you do for Question 4?
@MrSalles Is there a difference in the quality of language, more or less difficult words to use, between levels 1 and 4 and what does that look like?
I literally did that mock and I’m mad bc I wish we did this later😃
have to sit this paper tomorrow, best of luck to everyone!
If you decide to do q.4 first should you read the whole extract at the start or the section you are told to focus on for q.4?
Hi, Mr Salles ; I love your amazing videos. Can I send you a 6 mark question that I did for English Language and have some quick feedback please? Thanks. This was from an OCR paper that I did.
The writer uses the transitive verb and animalistic imagery ‘jumped’ to illustrate the prodigious level of excitement and happiness that Dahl felt after seeing the island of Dar Es Salam. This verb ‘jumped’ is homogenous to a kangaroo jumping and since this is an exotic and beautiful creature, as it is very rare because they can only be found in certain regions of the world, this reflects the ‘breath-takingly beautiful’ natural world which is something that Dahl finds unique and rare, something that he’s never seen before. Moreover, this idea of Dahl being full of energy and happiness is similar to how children act on Christmas morning, so this reflects his happy and excited nature, as he can’t wait to see the island as children cannot wait to open their presents; this implies his child-like nature. This is re-enforced by the phrase ‘vast rippling blue-black lagoon’; the verb ‘rippling’ is similar to bubbles and effervescence being rapidly produced, so denotes the magnitude to Dahl’s excitement about the natural world. It seems that he cannot keep his content emotions within him, so he might ‘explode’ and outburst like ‘ripples in the lagoon’. The phrase ‘immensely tall trees’ connotes how Dahl loves the natural world to such an extent that he begins to view the surroundings as something holy or great like God. The adjective ‘tall’ suggests the power and might of the natural world, emphasising how much he loves it that he begins to love it to the extent of God.
Through the course of this linear text, the writer uses the left branching and complex sentence ‘there were pale-yellow sandy beaches, almost white, and breakers were running up on to the sand, and coconut palms with their little green leafy hats were growing on the beaches’. This connotes how Dahl’s emotions are overriding him and how his excitement has led to him telling the reader everything that he saw in the ‘beautiful’ natural world. It seems as if this is a dream through this syndetic sentence, highlighting his excitement for the natural world, as he’s like an excited young child telling the reader everything he sees on the island. Additionally, there is a shift in focus and perspective from the retrospective to first person; ‘there were casuarina trees’ to ‘I …with the rhinos and lions’. This shift in perspective suggests how Dahl feels so happy about the natural world retrospectively, so he yearned to return there, hence the reason he imagined himself being there again through the use of the first person. Also, the short and abrupt sentence ‘with rhinos and lions’ implies how Dahl is suddenly stricken with emotions and excitement, and how the ‘beautiful’ island of Dar es Salam was too great to be expressed into words. The passage is structured through contrast and juxtaposition between ‘breathtakingly beautiful’ to ‘full of shadows’ and ’teeming’ with ‘vicious beasts’; this suggests how Dahl perceives the island as being something mysterious and foreign, as well as how he may be a vulnerable target to ‘vicious beasts’; this evokes sympathy and fear from the reader, and we feel scared on the writer’s behalf.
just saying, use short brief quotes
I know I'm late but to those wondering something similar to the same question, just ask your teacher to mark it, they usually wont mind.
Hi Sir,
One thing I struggle with is which quotes are judicious is there a way to find judicious quotes in every extract you'll or is it just a skill, if it is a skill could you perhaps make a video on how to find the judicious quotes?
Thank You Sir.
My brother saw me revising english and pulled up this video for me. I will actually be able to do well on the test now 😀
Hi sir! I had a mock last week and i watched your language videos and i managed to get an 8 which I am super happy with! Couldn’t have done it without you, thank you so much ❤🥰
Well done!
Thanks mr salles helped with my upcoming mocks.
My teacher said that if you are writing the story, it doesn't need to relate to the picture or the heading; it only needs to be vaguely related. What do you think about this?
Yes - you could literally start your story with the picture on your living room wall, then leave the house and write whatever you like.
@@MrSallesTeachesEnglish thnx, also i wrote 3 essays for AIC, would u like them?
@@heartblaze9738 yes if you have still have them
Hopefully the grade boundaries are low this time
They better be
@@davinalauer8539 i got a 4 but i was predicted high and I'm retaking and I feel like it will be easier...
Yess, I saw a news article that said the grade boundaries will be very generous so it fits in line with the grades given out in the summer
Its defo gonna be low this year. Not even because the exam boards will lower them. Because people will do bad this year
Thank you soo much this actually helped me to improve my grade🙏🙏
Watching this video I feel less stress for tomorrow . 23/05/2024.
I went from grade 4/5 to grade 7!!
Awesome
in how much time
i got this exact exam 🙏🏾
Haha we all dead tomorrow
Hahahaha let’s see what we get
Haha yessir
I passed :)
@@zensped007 im proud of you bro and i have mocks tmrw and im watching this at 11:45pm
@@zensped007 good job man lol
Chosen to use my 4 years of secondary school on fucking around, now here I am one day before my exam tears in my eyes picturing myself as a maccys worker at age 40
don't worry mate you got this, if your watching this video it means that you care. we're gonna smash this
@@idrewagiraffe cheers mate, you got this too 👍
I started as a Macdonald’s worker. They called me The Turn Lay King on the grill. Everybody wakes up in the end - hustle son.
@@MrSallesTeachesEnglish makes me feel a lot better tbh. Thanks.
could you do a video on how to pre-plan a question 5
Thank you boss man ! Very helpful !
i got a 7 in my year 10 mocks thanks to this video 🙏🏾😭 i will be singing your praises Mr Salles. ur the goat frfr
thank you. This is a lifesaver
What kind of paragraph structures should we use for questions 3 and 4?
The structure I use on question 2 is
Statement, Quote, Inference x2
That is an effective structure
I got a 6 in language in year 7.
I got a 6 in language in year 10.
Why can i not improve
Hi, thank you for this video! Do you think that the grade boundaries for this year's retake would be higher?
apparently this years grade boundaries are gonna be generous
@@Mucha.offical hopefully :D
@@archjanasivasuthan6252 inshaallah
@@Mucha.offical mums. Where did you get that info from though ? I dont wanna get my hopes up hahah
@@archjanasivasuthan6252 inews.co.uk/news/education/gcses-a-levels-grade-boundaries-2020-autumn-exams-lowered-727954
www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2020/10/19/pupils-sitting-autumn-exams-will-have-generosity-of-summer-2020-grades-ofqual/
Here am I am doing night before revision for my English language paper 1 mock tmrw! I'll possibly be back to say what my results are. In my last mocks I got a 6 in language and 5 in lit. Hopefully I will 1up them this time.
Hi im sitting my english mock in a few days how did it go ?
@@Rihanna1234-h3d It went pretty good i think! :) I haven’t gotten my results back yet as i’m still in the middle of doing my mocks but when i get my grades ill edit my comment. Also, this video rlly helped me, especially because it was the day before my mocks when i used this so it was a good last minute review
@@kite1310 glad to hear it went well i find english language difficult because of the little amount of time so im probably going to use mr salles for my revision
Good luck for the rest of your exams 😊
i cant even tell you enough how much you help me!!!
What is multi-sensory description?
A google search will show you
Exam tomorrowww😭.
Edit: went better than expected
What did you get
@@No1-Nobody2 oh idk we get results on August 12th 💀
how'd it go like what grade did you think you'd get compared to what you'd getttt
@@joshneira-heimers8998 ngl 5 ik that ain't amazing but it's good enough for me given English is my worst subjects
@@loveyourself8458 u should be proud!! look like u revised for it and if english is one of ur worst subjects then just passing is an achievement x
Sorry, but in question 3, you gave 3 top tips, I do not understand. I tried to replay but still I am not sure. Please can you explain. Thank you so much. I must say you are a good teacher
Ym that hate english, remember the five years you suffered; after tomorrow you will never have to remember the existence of language 1 again
I am really bad at finding language techniques, any tips i could use for tomorrow?
Successfully identify language techniques within the extract.
No need to thank me
Literally just search them up a bunch of them now. Hopefully short term memory will come in clutch. These are the basics: personification, alliteration, similes and metaphors. If you arent able to even pick up those then I wouldnt even bother searching other ones. You would lowq be fucked. But I'd like to assume you have that ability
@@Ali-rb3ir Woah ur amazing thank you🥴🔫
@@jiminsforehead8570 Can i use these for P2 as well?
@@lanalancic5794 Yes. Im not an expert on paper 2 because I've only just started learning it but from what I've learnt so far yes
Im taking the November resets 2022... is there any way u could make a new video specially for November resits and show us how to answer each question specifically? please
How’d it go?
so for question 2 we just have to give a quote, give the technique ,give our inference and the writers intentions??
What I'm stuck on is how much paragraphs you have to write for Q2, 3 and 4. I try to do 2-3 then suddenly I run out of time. Any tips on how many you should actually do?
Yes, focus on writing about a quotation from the beginning, middle and end. Start with the end. So, if you have more time, you can add in further points out of sequence and it won't sound weird.
Will?
Question 2 - 2 paragraphs; Question 3 - 2 paragraphs; Question 4 - 3 paragraphs; Question 5 - multiple
Hello there. There are lots of videos on Language but I find there aren't many on the Literature past papers in deph. CAn you point me in the direction of yours if any please? I have seen your vids on Macbeth and Inspector Calls. Do you do others eg. on Jekyl and Hyde please. Thanks.
I certainly do! Type Mr Salles next to any search and you’ll get what you need
I did exam prep for this a while back, Question 1 was so difficult for me since I spent so much time on making inferences on other questions, it was hard for me to just directly quote.
wow really helpful Legendary teacher
Sir do you have to talk about language and structure or does it not matter if we just talk about language ?
Hello there. Which papers will they use for the GCSE AQA English Language November 2021 resits?
ur doing it as well if you find it can you let me know please
@@fifamobile-qy4he bro idk which paper they’ll use lol
They use different sources and papers every exam, it’s intentionally different so you cannot practice specific to the source.
Hello mate should I use the mark to write the answers or you use my own knowledge
Can we use dashes and will it be correct punctuation? for example: A symphony of colors danced before his eyes as he encountered a myriad of mystical creatures-ethereal beings with iridescent wings,… (pls reply)
yes
Who get their reuslts my man bumped me from a 4 to a 6
Woah welldone!
Thank you so much💛
Exam today
How did it go?
do you need to write about purpose for Q3?
When you explain the effect
Sir do you think that the grade boundaries will be lowered because of the U-turn?
they better be
Yh. 25% people will get a 7 compared to 20% last year. And the same with other grades.
inews.co.uk/news/education/gcses-a-levels-grade-boundaries-2020-autumn-exams-lowered-727954
My exam is literally in 10 hours 💀
same wtf
I just watched a walkthrough on this paper on yt
Can you link the video
@@kavyashah2188 here is the link: ruclips.net/video/ooiJy9FsRmU/видео.html
Mr Salles do you mind Uploading a video based on Paper 2 revise today (Monday)
hi mr salles. great video, thank you so so much.
just had a question about q4 - my teachers always go on about the statement and how you're meant to 'split' it and write a couple paragraphs on the first sentence, and a couple on the second. i wanted to get your opinion on this - is it worth it? because ive always noticed that both the sentences are the same in what they convey (this one specifically was very similar).
would be great to get some feedback on this!!
There is no requirement to deal with each part equally. Simply take the key word from each opinion and keep using them both
@@MrSallesTeachesEnglishthank you so much, this will be really helpful for my mock tomorrow!! Will tell you the result when I get it back😊
It went so so well, thank youuuu!! Results in around a month :)
@@MrSallesTeachesEnglish
got a 9!!!!!! After being stuck on an 8 for more than a year, I moved up a grade!!! Goes to show that mr salles can move up high grade students to even higher grades, as well as help people pass. Thank you mr salles!!! Will re watch before the actual exam
Hello do I have to write about sentence forms tomorrow
Thank you for all your help! I went from a grade 5 and 6 in my mocks to getting grade 9 in English literature and language in my real GCSEs
Wow!That’s brilliant! What 3 things did you do to improve so much?
@@MrSallesTeachesEnglish I improved my analysis technique which was definitely the main thing that made an improvement. For English language I memorised the effects of the different language structures because I struggled with that question a lot. I also changed the way I revised for English literature so I had a very in depth understanding of characters and themes
Thanks David
I seen this video after I sat my exam how did it go for everyone?
Hi sir i used “the sun dripped like a hot wax” in my exam, the only line i copied, do you think i will be marked down for plagiarism
Not a chance.
Excellent.
I did my paper 1 today. I have geography and english literature to do in the next three weeks. I feel I messed up big time in this exam. I am aiming for a grade 7 or higher (got a 6 before and wasn’t happy). I have revised soooo much like 3-5 hours a day for 5 weeks. Question 1,2,3 were all ok for me but I ran out of time for question 4,5. I had to write smaller answers and didn’t feel confident. Question 4 was alright but 5 oh my days I can not describe for the life of me. I can not think of words and I am not creative. It has really got to me and has made me wonder whether any of the retakes are worth it.
Did anyone else struggle with 4,5 and do you remember any answers to compare? I did the Rosie paper
For paper 2, consider doing question 5 and 4 before the other questions. That is the vast majority of your marks, so if you are running out time, you will lose fewer. That said, stick to your timings as it is easier to get marks at the beginning of a question than at the end.
Got my mock tmr 🤞🏽
Purpose --to make us realise that..
I was thinking of doing q5, then q4, then the rest. is that all right?
Yes
Mocks start Tuesday and English is my first one
English lit aqa (sit) this Thursday. Good luck Thanks mr salles
Good luck for tomorrow everyone!
Exam tomorrow last min revision, u already know
Hope it went well!
Hi sir, for question 4 my teachers are always telling me never to disagree. what do I do?
Whatever you feel is easier on the day
Im using this to sleep