How to achieve a grade 9 infering. This booklet looks at the acronym FOREST MAP looking at the language techniques and inference that can make students achieve a grade 9! This helps students with AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 Q2 language, Q4 and Q5 creative writing looking at the impact of language techniques and how inference can be generated. 6 A4 pages

The tasks should progressively move students from identifying language techniques to making Grade 9 inferences and finally thinking like an examiner. The booklet’s objectives is really teaching students a process rather than simply just spotting devices.

The language techniques toolkit allows students to write their definitions for each language technique and then identify and select language techniques from a piece of text and then develop inference. Answers are included.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this activity, students will be able to:
-Identify a range of language techniques accurately in an unseen extract.
-Select precise evidence by embedding short quotations.
-Explain the writer’s methods rather than simply naming techniques.
-Infer deeper meanings by exploring symbolism, themes and character.
-Analyse the effect on the reader using sophisticated vocabulary.
6. Link language choices to the writer’s purpose and intentions.
7. Develop perceptive Grade 9 responses suitable for AQA Paper 1 Question 2.

Students move through the acronym to help them achieve a grade 9:
F O R E S T M A P
Find the technique
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Observe the evidence
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Recognise the effect
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Explore the deeper meaning
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Select the strongest inference
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Think like an examiner
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Master sophisticated analysis
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Apply precise evidence
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Perform at Grade 9