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Mock exams learner response

1 ) Type up any comments you can find in your papers - these may be on individual questions or at the end of the paper. Alternatively, write something you've learned from going through the two papers in class.  Revise more on the 20 mark question 2) Which paper did you do better in? Paper 1 3) Why do you think you did better in that paper? I did good on section A than section b 4) Focusing on Paper 1, write down  three  things you need to improve on before the real exams. This may be a particular section or type of question (e.g. unseen analysis, 20 mark essay) or a particular type of media or CSP (e.g. advertising or NHS Represent). Revise more Learn more key words Learn more points on the question 5) Now look at Paper 2. W rite down  three  things you need to improve on for Paper 2 before the real exams. Again, this might be a topic, type of question or specific skill.  Revise more Learn more points on each question Improve my analysis

Blog tasks: The Times case study - Audience and Industries

  Audience 1) What is the main readership demographic for The Times newspaper? Add as much detail as you can. The Times' target audience, according to ABC data, is predominantly  ABC1, over 35 2) What aspects of the front page of the Times CSP edition suggest that their readers are likely to be more educated and interested in hard news rather than entertainment? That they add lots of detail and images to the newspaper 3) Times readers are mostly over 55 years old. Why is this and how is this reflected or challenged by the new stories in the CSP pages we have studied?  Times readers are likely to be professionals, managers or company owners. They are likely to be in the  Succeeder  psychographic group. 4) What are the m ain audience pleasures offered by the Times?  Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory. The Times' target audience, according to ABC data, is  predominantly ABC1, over 35  and has a liberal/ right-wing politic...

Blog tasks: The Times - Language and Representations

  Language 1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition and why does it appeal to Times readers? social, cultural and political significance . 2) List the other news stories and kickers on the front page of the Times CSP edition. Why do you think the Times selected these for the front page?   through the layout and presentation of the product. 3) What is the main story on the inside page of the Times CSP edition and how is it constructed to appeal to Times readers?  4) How are the Times front and inside pages designed to reflect  broadsheet  newspaper conventions? Mast-head, splash, stand first, by-line and off lead 5) What does a close analysis of the news stories in the Times CSP edition suggest about the Times's political beliefs? The Times and The Sunday Times, which do not share editorial staff, were founded independently and have had common ownership only since 1966. Representations 1)  What representation of the Conserva...

The Times - Introduction: blog tasks

  1) What year was   The Times  founded and when did it start using the   Times   name? It began in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register, adopting its modern name on  1 January 1788 . 2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition? Like the other newspapers, it included  parliamentary reports, foreign news and advertisements . 3) Who owns  The Times  today and how is editorial integrity protected? Rupert Murdoch owns the times newspaper 4) What did  The Times  introduce in 2010 and why? That they made there newspaper's appear online 5) What was  The Times  named in 2018 by the Reuters Institute for Journalism at Oxford University? The Times was named  Britain's most trusted national newspaper  by the Reuters Institute 6) What does the section on Editorial Standards say about  The Times  and newspaper regulation? 7) What does the section on Ownership ...
  1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages (you may want to add an example for each from our Daily Mirror CSP): Masthead:   a list at the top of a page that includes the names of editors, writers, and owners, as well as the title of the newspaper or magazine . Pug: used  to promote exciting news or promotions Splash  Head: The  lead story Slogan: It's  a concise phrase that captures the essence of your brand and leaves a lasting impression on your audience . Dateline: tells   the reader where we obtained the basic information for a story . Kicker: an  additional headline for your news .  By-line: tells  the reader who wrote the story Stand  first: block  of text that introduces the story, normally in a style different to the body text and headline 2) How much does a copy of the Daily Mirror cost? (Note: the current cost is different to the CSP edition - we recommend learning both). It cost...

Introduction to Newspapers: blog task

 1) What type of news can you typically find in a  tabloid  newspaper? soft news 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper? hard news 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? They will be supporting socialists and they will buy the daily mirror newspaper. 4) If someone is  right-wing , which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? They will be supporting conservative and they will buy the times newspaper 5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years? That lot of people starting to use the television for news and other things so people don't have to buy the newspaper's.

December PPE learner response

  1) Type up any feedback on your paper  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). If you only have marks and a grade on the paper, write a WWW/EBI yourself based on your scores. Read and breakdown each Q carefully. Highlight keywords in the Q. Make flashcards to best prepare for upcoming exams. 2) Use  the mark scheme for this Paper 2 mock to read the answers AQA were looking for . First, write down a definition and example of non-diegetic sound (Q1.1 and 1.2).  Words in a game or film 3) Next, identify  three  points you could have made in Q1.3 - camerawork and the extract. Look for the indicative content in the mark scheme - these are the suggested answers from AQA. low- angle slow dolly track close up 4) Now look at Q1.4 in the mark scheme - pick out  two  points from the mark scheme that you could have included in your answer. costume facial expressions lighting 5) Focus on Q2 - the 20-mark essay...