Evaluation GCSE English

Pick the definition of 'evaluation'

• The process of making a judgement about something

• Ignoring evidence about something

In which of these scenarios must you make an evaluation?

• When purchasing a car

• When choosing a packet of crisps

• When picking a new series to watch

• When deciding whether to go out or not

To keep you entertained, what types of structure might a TV series use?

• Flashbacks

• Nothing

• Tension

• Characters

Find the metaphor

• Wild wooly werewolf

• She was graceful like a dancer

• You can't say that!

• I am a royal king

Define alliteration:

• Saying something is something else

• The same letter or sound at the beginning of words close together

• A comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'

How can you effectively evaluate something?

• Consider the evidence you have, before reaching a decision

• Make a decision without looking at any evidence

What should you consider when evaluating an extract (text)?

• Structure

• Language techniques

• Both of the above

When evaluating a text, how can you prove your answer?

• You don't need to, the examiner will know

• Use specific quotes from the text

• Rewrite the whole extract from start to finish

Can you write about your opinion when evaluating an extract?

• Yes, you can't make a judgement without considering your opinion

• No, it doesn't matter what you think

How many quotes should you use in an evaluation answer (for a grade 4 or above)?

• You don't need to use quotes

• 1

• 2

• 3 or more