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Paper 1: Section A Reading
The following question is based on Text One in the Source Booklet (as found in the Jan 2022 exam paper).
Text One: Miniature Miracles
From lines 6–7, select two words or phrases that show what Willard Wigan has gained from his work.
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Look again at lines 8–21 (as found in the Jan 2022 exam paper).
In your own words, describe Willard Wigan’s childhood.
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From lines 38–53, explain what we learn about Willard Wigan and his work (as found in the Jan 2022 exam paper).
You may support your points with brief quotations.
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Text Two: Young and dyslexic? You’ve got it going on
Remind yourself of the extract Young and dyslexic? You’ve got it going on (Text Two in the Source Booklet) as found in the Jan 2022 exam paper.
How does the writer, Benjamin Zephaniah, use language and structure in Text Two to interest and engage the reader?
You should support your answer with close reference to the extract, including brief quotations.
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Question 5 is based on both Text One and Text Two from the Source Booklet (as found in the Jan 2022 exam paper).
Compare how the writers present their ideas and perspectives about the experiences described.
Support your answer with detailed examples from both texts, including brief quotations.
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