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__**Unit 2: Different Cultures**__

In this exam you will have to respond to a question on the six short stories and write to argue, persuade and advise AND answer a question that asks you to write to analyse, review and comment.

Brush up on your exams skills by downloading the Powerpoint with a 'B' grade example in it:

Download the last revision session from Monday 8th June with Mr Barton:



You can also find out everything you need to know about the six short stories by downloading the English Department Opening Worlds Short Story Anthology Revision Booklet. With 20 pages of notes, this will help you to complete the actvities you will find on the stories at the bottom of this page:


 * __Exam Practice - Section A__**

You will be given a choice of TWO essay-style questions. You must pick one and answer it, referring to TWO stories. You will have 35 minutes to do this. You can find example questions by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.


 * Here is a 7 Step Guide to creating a C+ grade answer:**

1) Have you got a good introductory paragraph that 'frames' your answer and clearly states your intentions by using key words directly from the question? Have you also understood what the question wants you to do? 2) Have you got a good understanding of the content/characters of the short stories and can you comment on the effects of the content/characters in relation to the themes? 3) Have you constructed a clear plan that is relative to the nature of the question you are answering and found **points** to make about **BOTH** stories in relation to the question? 4) Have you backed up your points by selecting appropriate "quotes" and **evidence** from the text and **commented on them in relation to the question using your own words**? 5) Have you structured your work into appropriate pargraphs that are connected together and flow? 6) Have you got an effective conclusion that attempts to answer the question, summing up all your evidence and possibly exploring similarities/differences between the two stories in relation to the question? 7) Have you used appropriate vocabulary, shown that you have excellent spelling and demonstrated that you can use a range of different punctuation? (never forgetting "quotation marks!")


 * THE KEY TO GETTING TOP GRADES IS TO 'FLEX YOUR PECS':

Point Evidence Comment in your own words and relation to the question**

Click on the PDF documents below to download Past Papers. By practising these, you will prepare yourself fully for the exam. Practise the exam you are entered for. Either:


 * __Further Notes/Activities To Boost Understanding__**

This is the anthology for Unit 2 of the OCR examination. It consists of the following short stories, all of which explore **similar themes** (e.g. poverty, ignominy, social isolation, hierarchy and the transference of power):Click on each story to find notes and links to actvities to help you with your understanding. = =

Pieces of Silver The Red Ball The Young Couple Leela's Friend Games At Twilight The Winter Oak


 * __Essay-Style Questions From ast Exams__**

= = You can also try Sample Exam Questions to prepare you for the exam or any of the 10 set essay questions to develop and hone your essay writing technique.

a) a detailed SUMMARY; b) the SETTING; c) the main CHARACTERS; d) the important THEMES; e) the most useful QUOTATIONS.**
 * Click on the stories above to go to a page on each story, telling you all you need to know including:

Click on the icon below to **download worksheets on the 6 short stories**. You can print these out and complete them.

You can also **complete a number of activities testing your knowledge and understanding** on each story by clicking on the links at the bottom of each page!