Paper 1 Task 4:
Paper 1 Task 4 Text Analysis
30 minutes / 40 marks
One mark is awarded for each point correctly made up to a total of 40 points.
Do this one thoroughly
Read the rubric
State the obvious
Paper 1 Task 4:
Paper 1 Task 4
Make your answer as detailed as possible, providing full information
(state the obvious!) with as many points about each item as possible
Note : in Part A (genre features) a mark is only awarded if a correct
example is given.
only comment on the words in bold and not on surrounding words
only comment on pronunciation in sections where it is specifically required
use phonemic script - if this is not used or not used accurately, marks will not be awarded
if and only if the rubric requires it, generalise beyond the specific examples given in the extracts
use precise linguistic terms rather than the simplified terms you might use with students
lay out your answers in list form
Paper 1 Task 5:
Paper 1 Task 5
Analysis of learner English – written or spoken
27 marks / 25 minutes
Do this one thoroughly
Read the rubric – it tells you what areas to write about. No marks are given for comments on other areas.
Paper 1 Task 5:
Paper 1 Task 5 Part A :
• One mark is allotted for every key strength correctly identified up to a maximum of three marks • One mark is allotted for every example from the text illustrating the strength identified, up to a maximum of three marks • One mark is allotted for every key weakness correctly identified up to a maximum of three marks • One mark is allotted for every example from the text illustrating the strength identified, up to a maximum of three marks The 12 marks available for identifying and exemplifying strengths and weaknesses are weighted to 17 marks. In addition up to 4 additional marks are awarded for knowledge and insight into how or why the strengths and weaknesses aid or negate the effectiveness of the text.
Part B
One mark is awarded for each justification given for the weakness prioritised, up to three marks. One additional mark is awarded for each justification that is fully developed.
Paper 1 Task 5:
Paper 1 Task 5
Always give examples where these are requested
Only give one example for each strength and each weakness
In Part A only focus on the areas specified by the rubric
Give exactly 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses – there are no marks for "extra" strengths or weaknesses
Keep the learner's level in mind when assessing strengths and weaknesses
Include comments in Part A on how the particular strengths and weaknesses affect the text
Use a bullet point or grid layout for the strengths and weaknesses
The weakness discussed in part b should be one of those you mentioned in part a
In Part b only discuss the reasons for prioritising the area – not eg how you might do it.
- Make sure you allow yourself enough time to complete the task
Reasons for prioritising..:
Reasons for prioritising.. Choose the weakness that you can most easily think of reasons for
Consider whether …
- is something the learner will need frequently
- it’s easy to deal with
- is liable to “come up” in the course
- is liable to create communication breakdowns
- might cause offense or other negative reactions
- would be motivating for the learner
- would be useful for other contexts /genre types