Steps
How much reading time do you get before the exam official begins
5 mins
What can you begin your introduction with?
A hook
Where does the thesis statement go in your introduction?
The final sentence
What is the first sentence in the conclusion?
Repeat your thesis statement in a slightly different way.
“any paid form of nonpersonal presentation and promotion of ideas, goods and services of an identified sponsor.”
Advertisement
What items should you look at first during the reading time?
2. Any small print about where the text comes from
What are some possible hooks?
A question, a global thought on the topic, a short anecdote
How long is the Paper 1 exam in SL
1 hour 15 minutes
What comes after the first sentence of your conclusion?
A brief recap of the techniques the authors used for to achieve their purpose to the intended audience
This text aims to persuade the viewer to take action on a specific cause, either by donating, volunteering, and/or raising awareness.
Appeal
The exam begins - what should you do first?
With the guiding question in mind, read and annotate.
After the hook, what basic information about the text do you need to present?
title/author/text type
What goes in a topic sentence (point) for each body paragraph?
P. oint- make a clear point that supports your thesis/ guiding question- include technique(s) and purpose.
How can you close your response?
Perhaps go global--> give s short explanation of how and why the topic is important
A regularly updated website typically written in an informal and/or conversational style managed by a small group or one person typically. Can be on a wide range of topics
What is a blog?
What is the next step after reading and annotating?
Look for patterns of techniques that connect to the guiding question
A brief sentence about the content/theme of the text.
How should use evidence to support your points?
E. vidence- provide quotes from the text to support your point- give line numbers if appropriate. Make sure to introduce quotes- not just drop them in
Is the Paper one a 5-paragraph essay?
NO
a record of one’s ideas and experiences. It could also be one's day-to-day reflections
A diary or journal
What is the final step before you begin writing?
Plan your response- what will you discuss in each paragraph?
What needs to go in your thesis statement?
Audience and purpose, what features you will examine in relation to the guiding question.
What is vital for the explanation part of each body paragraph?
the effects of the evidence on the audience, and connect to the guiding question.
First and foremost, Paper 1 is what type of test?
A reading test.
A newspaper or article that gives the opinions or thoughts of editors and publishers.
An Editorial