Paper 1 baseline assessment learner response

 1) Type up your feedback in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to).

WWW: Sami a good effort for the narrative features Q3 in relation to Galaxy CSP. also good knowledge of Tatler magazine CSP.

Next Steps:

1- prepare better for Q2 unseen print advertisement analysis

2- work on timing perhaps to attempt every Q with enough time

LR: see blog                   28/42 Grade: 5 

2) Look at the mark scheme for this assessment. For Question 2 (12 mark unseen) use the indicative content in the mark scheme to identify three points that you could have referred to in your answer.

The text is positioned over the top of the tyre to signify the challenge and create

synergy between the image and the message in the text.

‘Begins off-field’ connotes preparation and a subversive look at sporting events

(focussing on the training rather than the event itself) and underpins the above

connotation.

The smoke special effect adds to the drama of the situation and the idea of dangers

to be overcome.

3) For Question 3 (Galaxy - narrative features) use the mark scheme to write down the main narrative theories and how we can link them to the Galaxy advert CSP. 

The use of intertextuality: The narrative references Roman Holiday so rewards

audiences who have knowledge of the glamour of old Hollywood. The narrative is a

parody of the original film where Audrey Hepburn’s character steals Gregory Peck’s

Vespa motorcycle and he jumps on the back whilst Italians shout at them, a bus

goes past and a lady drops fruit.

There is disequilibrium at the start when the village is associated with chaos (fruit

falling, bus stopping, people shouting). This is juxtaposed with the calm, heroic

persona that the audience encounters when they meet Hepburn and, when the new

equilibrium is restored at the end, the sweeping vista suggests endless possibilities /

traditional happy ending at the closure of the narrative.

Character types can be seen as outdated stereotypes of masculinity and femininity

(‘damsel in distress’ scenario) with Audrey Hepburn cast as the ‘heroine’ character

type (Propp) with the male chauffeur coming to her aid as the ‘Hero’ archetype and

rescuing her. However, another interpretation would see Hepburn as the ‘Hero’ of

the narrative, taking matters into her own hands and forcing the driver of the car into

the ‘Helper/Donor’ position, enabling her to complete her quest. 

4) Now look at Question 4 - Tatler and social/cultural contexts. Use the mark scheme to identify three points you could have made in your answer here.

Serif font for title connotes formality, high class and how well

established the magazine is (Britain’s oldest magazine).

Use of green colour scheme (fresh and new) with white text (style,

class, sophistication).

Recent cultural events referenced in cover lines – ‘See EU later’

references Brexit while ‘Love in the time of Corona’ reflects Covid

pandemic. Suggests that wealthy British people want to know the

latest news and current affairs.

5) On Section B, focus on Question 7 - film industry and Black Widow. Use the mark scheme to identify three ways Black Widow was marketed to its audience.

Marketing Black Widow was a challenge due to the Covid pandemic and it therefore

did not make as much money at the box office as other Marvel films despite this

marketing and promotion.

Social media profiles on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Social media and

YouTube advertising was also heavily used by Marvel to promote the film including

using tweets from audience members on massive billboards.

Section of the Marvel website with gallery, story synopsis, character posters and

opportunities to buy or stream the movie.

6) Finally, write down three things you are going to work on before your next mock exam in December (e.g. time management; revising CSPs etc.)

revise some of the CSP's that I have forgotten about 

make flashcards so I can re-use them fort my exams later on in the year 

time management during the test because I didn't have enough time to complete the last question fully