Year 11 Paper 1 assessment: Learner response

 

Year 11 Paper 1 assessment: Learner response:

1) Type up your feedback in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to).

2) Look at the mark scheme for this assessment. For Question 2 (12 mark unseen) use the indicative content in the mark scheme to identify three points that you could have referred to in your answer.

- Athletic body connotes that the subject is in condition and well prepared for the

‘battle’.

• No direct address but the subject’s eyes are focused on pushing the heavy tyre

(physical exertion) which connotes determination and power in the face of adversity.

This is reinforced by his facial expression which has his mouth open in a roar which

connotes supremacy and effort.

• Dress code has connotations of strength since the trainers are engaged in the

activity and the clothes are functional and appropriate for task so they connote

success and durability. The make-up shows sweat and dirt which has connotations

of being ready for action and taking part / effort.

• Body stance / position connotes that the subject is ready to face and overcome any

opponent.

• The brand name ‘Under armour’ has connotations of battle and war being connected

to sport.

3) For Question 3 (Galaxy - narrative features) use the mark scheme to write down the main narrative theories and how we can link them to the Galaxy advert CSP. 

 - There is disequilibrium at the start when the village is associated with chaos (fruit

falling, bus stopping, people shouting). This is juxtaposed with the calm, heroic

persona that the audience encounters when they meet Hepburn and, when the new

equilibrium is restored at the end, the sweeping vista suggests endless possibilities /

traditional happy ending at the closure of the narrative.

4) Now look at Question 4 - Tatler and social/cultural contexts. Use the mark scheme to identify three points you could have made in your answer here.

- • Serif font for title connotes formality, high class and how well

established the magazine is (Britain’s oldest magazine).

• Use of green colour scheme (fresh and new) with white text (style,

class, sophistication).

• Recent cultural events referenced in cover lines – ‘See EU later’

references Brexit while ‘Love in the time of Corona’ reflects Covid

pandemic. Suggests that wealthy British people want to know the

latest news and current affairs.

• ‘Blond Ambition’ shows link to Prime Minister Boris Johnson

(interview with his brother). Reflects Tatler’s focus on power and

influence in Britain. This is also seen in cover line ‘Inside the new

British establishment’.

5) On Section B, focus on Question 7 - film industry and Black Widow. Use the mark scheme to identify three ways Black Widow was marketed to its audience.

- • Specific IMAX promotions with 22 minutes of the film shot in 1.90:1 aspect ratio

especially for IMAX cinemas.

• Section of the Marvel website with gallery, story synopsis, character posters and

opportunities to buy or stream the movie.

• Social media profiles on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Social media and

YouTube advertising was also heavily used by Marvel to promote the film including

using tweets from audience members on massive billboards.

6) Finally, write down three things you are going to work on before your next mock exam in December (e.g. time management; revising CSPs etc.)

- I need to revise on key terminology and theory

- I also need to work on time management, i need to keep an eye on a time