Paper 1 assessment learner response

WWW - you've written a fair amount for each question including the higher - mark questions. So now we need to develop in a couple of areas to open up the top levels.

EBI - Question focus : make sure you focus on the key words in the question throughout your answers.

       -   Revision : revise terminology, narrative theory and the CSPs so you can offer detailed evidence and explanation in your answers.

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. • The use of the spotlight (through the flood lit logos) links to sports matches and connotes drama / excitement but also shines on the main image connoting his power.• The brand name ‘Under armour’ has connotations of battle and war being connected

to sport.• The main image is positioned in between the flood lit logos to link his effort with the brand image but also to isolate him and connotes personal struggle /strength.

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. Character types can be seen as outdated stereotypes of masculinity and femininity (‘damsel in distress’ scenario) with Audrey Hepburn cast as the ‘heroine’ character type (Propp) with the male chauffeur coming to her aid as the ‘Hero’ archetype and rescuing her.

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. Use of green colour scheme (fresh and new) with white text (style, class, sophistication).Emma Weymouth, Marchioness of Bath, cover star – reflects changing attitudes towards race and ethnicity in Britain and the influence of campaigns such as the Black Lives Matter movement.References to royalty / aristocracy suggests elite demographic and reflects ingrained aspects of British culture (‘Off Duty Royal Dressing’).

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. The use of trailers, teasers and social media to build up excitement and word-of- mouth long before release.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.• Section of the Marvel website with gallery, story synopsis, character posters and opportunities to buy or stream the movie.

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 am going to revise a lot more longer for my next mock exam. I am going to work on past papers so I can have confidence in my other mocks. I am going to try and write more detail in all of my questions so I Can get higher marks.