The examiner is looking for a response that provides a detailed explanation of the effects of different elements in the text, such as the headline or images. A strong response will interpret meanings and suggest feelings conveyed, and make perceptive comments by linking details to points. To achieve a Band 4 response, one should plan a paragraph on the effects of the headline, another on different effects of the headline, a third on the effects of details in an image, and a fourth on additional effects of the image, clearly explaining the links to the text.
2. What is the examiner actually looking for?
DIP
Detailed explanation/effects
• This is effective because…
• It is effective in the sense that…
• Another effect this has…
Interpretation
• This could be suggesting…
• It is as though…
• This creates the feeling that…
Perceptive comments
• Pick out details and make a point out of them
7. Planning Your Response
Paragraph 1/ how to start (Headline)
“The headline is effective because it includes powerful words like _____...”
Explore the effects of the word you have chosen and explore in detail by linking to the text, making sure that you clearly
explain the link.
Paragraph 2 (Headline)
“The headline is also effective because…”
Explore the effects of the word/technique you have chosen and explore in detail by linking to the text, making sure that you
clearly explain the link.
Paragraph 3 (Picture: scale, colour, camera angles, facial expressions, background etc.)
Explore the effects of a chosen detail in the picture and explore in detail by linking to the text, making sure that you clearly
explain the link.
Paragraph 4 (Picture)
“The image is also effective because…”
Explore the effects of another chosen detail in the picture and explore in detail by linking to the text, making sure that you
clearly explain the link.
