Prose Fiction
Overview
One novel, studied whole, examined for 30 marks in about forty-five minutes with the book shut. That is the prose half of Paper 1, and the two things that make it demanding are not the ones students expect. It is not the length of the novel and it is not the difficulty of the language. It is that you must quote from memory, and that you are given a choice between two questions that reward completely different preparation.
This lesson sets out both. You will see what a passage-based answer looks like when it moves properly between the extract and the rest of the novel, and what an essay-style answer looks like when it argues rather than retells. You will also see the six-level mark scheme taken apart level by level, because it is the same grid for every question on every paper of this qualification, and knowing what separates level 3 from level 5 is worth more than another reread of the book.
Objectives
- Students will study one novel from the list of set texts. Students should study the whole text. Choose one of the following:
- Charles Dickens: Great Expectations
- Harper Lee: To Kill a Mockingbird
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Purple Hibiscus
- Kazuo Ishiguro: Never Let Me Go
- Markus Zusak: The Book Thief
- OxfordAQA Exams Short Stories Anthology.
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Prose Fiction. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- How many marks is every question on Paper 1 worth? A. 20 B. 25 C. 30 D. 60 Answer: C
- How are the 30 marks on a Paper 1 question divided between the assessment objectives? A. AO1 6, AO2 12, AO3 12 B. AO1 10, AO2 10, AO3 10 C. AO1 12, AO2 12, AO3 6 D. AO1 15, AO2 15, AO3 0 Answer: C
- Paper 1 is sat under which condition? A. Closed book B. Open book with a clean copy C. Open book with annotations allowed D. The text is printed in full Answer: A
- According to the mark scheme, a response that is narrative and descriptive in approach is typical of which level? A. Level 1 B. Level 3 C. Level 4 D. Level 6 Answer: A
- Which pair of texts replaces Never Let Me Go and The Book Thief from first assessment in Summer 2028? A. A Midsummer Night's Dream and DNA B. Klara and the Sun and The Woman in Black C. Purple Hibiscus and Great Expectations D. The Crucible and A Raisin in the Sun Answer: B
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