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In the GCSE exam, you will be given an extract from the novella and asked to write about it in relation to the whole text. This lesson identifies the most important extracts, models how to analyse them, and provides practical exam strategies.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Text | A Christmas Carol (19th-century prose) |
| Time allowed | Approximately 50–55 minutes |
| Extract | Given on the exam paper — about 20–30 lines |
| Question format | "Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present [theme/character]?" |
| Balance | Approximately 60% extract, 40% wider text |
| Assessment Objectives | AO1 (response), AO2 (language/form/structure), AO3 (context) |
| Marks | 30 marks + 4 SPaG marks |
Examiner's tip: The question always says "Starting with this extract." This means you must analyse the extract in detail, but you are also expected to discuss the wider novella. Aim for about 60% extract analysis and 40% wider text references.
Use PEAL to structure each analytical paragraph:
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