OCR GCSE English Language Communicating Information and Ideas June 2019 question paper J351/01

Question 1 is about Text 1, The Charge of the Light Brigade by William Howard Russell.

Look again at lines 1–6.

Identify two phrases from these lines which show what time of day it was.

Give one reason why the writer is surprised that these soldiers have been sent to attack the enemy.

The writer calls the soldiers’ bravery ‘desperate valour’. Explain why he chooses the word ‘desperate’ to describe their behaviour.

Question 3 is about Text 2, Let Us Make a Vow to the Dead by Ronald Reagan.

Look again at lines 17–29.

Explore how Ronald Reagan uses language and structure to persuade his audience that the soldiers’ bravery was worthwhile.

Support your ideas by referring to the text, using relevant subject terminology.

“Was it worth it?”

Write an article for a magazine to describe a time when you had to do something difficult.

In your article you should:

• explain why you had to do it • describe the difficulties you had to face

• explain whether you thought it was worthwhile.

OR

Write a speech for an event to congratulate young people who have achieved something remarkable.

In your speech you should:

• describe what the young people achieved • explain why the young people should be congratulated

• explain what is so remarkable about their achievement.