exemplar gcse

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Candidate Exemplar Material
Based on Specimen Question Papers

GCSE English/English Language
ENG1H
Unit 1: Understanding and producing non fiction texts Higher Tier
Section A and B

Version 1.0 Date: 0410

CANDIDATE 1

Question 1 Candidate 1a

Lower Mark

Candidate 1a Question 1
Commentary
The candidate shows some engagement with the text and understanding of some of the things Parry did. Quotation is relevant, although one quotation is very long. Reactions to Parry’s experiences are noted.
More to say: There is more to be said from the article about specific places and experiences.
Band 2, mark3/ 4

Mark 4/8

CANDIDATE 1b

Question 1 Candidate 1b

Higher Mark

Candidate 1b Question 1

Commentary
The candidate makes some perceptive remarks about what Parry has been doing, showing understanding of the purpose of his ‘immersing himself’and being ‘part of the community’. Reference is also made to the TV series he is making and its purpose. But the answer lacks specific examples of things Parry did and how he reacted.
More to say: specific detail.
The answer is very close to 7 but the remarks, though perceptive remain ‘general’so Band 3, mark, 6

Mark 6/8

CANDIDATE 2

Question 2

Candidate 2 Question 2
Commentary
The candidate has offered a brief response but it is very focused on the purpose of the headline and picture and the links with the writing.
Some detail is offered and understanding is shown of what ‘New life’and ‘Rainforest of the deep’refer to. Effects are noted.
More to say: there is more to say about the choice of actual words in the title ‘New’ ‘revealed’and about the detail in the picture.
Band 3, mark, 6
Mark 6/8

CANDIDATE 3

Question 3 Canddiate 3

Lower Mark

Candidate 3 Question 3

Commentary
The candidate has shown some engagement with the character of Mansur and his thoughts and feelings and some appreciation of the context he is in. The change in