Non-fiction comprehension

Question 1

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Answer 1

Short answer
3 marks
-No full sentences
-Skim read

Question 2

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Answer 2

How does the author..?
10 marks
-Use quote-comment structure
-Use key words in question
-Identify some words and technique

Question 3

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Answer 3

Short answer
3 marks
-No full sentences
-Skim read

Question 4

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Answer 4

Evaluate-To what extent do you agree?
10 marks
-Use agree-quote-comment
-Use “I agree” and evaluative terms e.g vividly
-Add overview statement w clear argument

Question 5

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Synthesise- Explain something in both texts
4 marks
-Two points on both text
-Clear which passage you are talking about
-Focus on key word in q

Question 6

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Answer 6

Compare both texts
10 marks
-Use quote-comment for text A then again for B
-Clear which passage
-Focus on key words in q
-Add overview