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  Language 1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages (you may want to add an example for each from our Daily Mirror CSP): Masthead: Pug: something to grab readers attention and show what comes later in the news paper Splash Head: Slogan: shows the companies ideas and what they stand for--> "fighting for you"  Dateline: day it was published Byline: mentions the writer who wrote the article Standfirst: first part of the paragraph is in bold.  2) What is the main story on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? Make sure you learn the headline and what the story is about. the main story in the CSP is about Lineker returning to the BBC and it is accompanied by the headline: "Back of the net" 3) What is the 'pug' or smaller celebrity story on the front cover? Why might it appeal to Daily Mirror readers? it is about coronation street which is a popular drama TV show. This is likely to appeal to the readers as it is...

  1) What type of news can you typically find in a   tabloid  newspaper? on tabloid newspaper you can find soft news where they blur the lines between information and entertainment. They talk about things such as celebrity gossip and sports. 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper? you can typically find hard news on a broadsheet newspaper. They will talk about topics such as politics and are more information based. 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party in the UK are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? If something is left-wing then they are most likely to support the labour party. 4) If someone is  right-wing , which political party in the UK are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? If something is right-wing then they are most likely to support the conservative party. 5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 25 ...

  1) Type up any feedback on your paper  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). If you only have marks and a grade on the paper, write a WWW/EBI yourself based on your scores. mark: 53 = grade 6 WWW-  A strong exam with the potential to go higher! Well done! Engagement with media debates in section B is particularly good EBI- The 20-mark essay on television is holding you back here. Examples from both CSPs are crucial here along side a clear and coherent argument. 2) Use  the mark scheme for this Paper 2 mock to read the answers AQA were looking for . First, write down a definition and example of non-diegetic sound (Q1.1 and 1.2).   -  all sounds generated within the world of the drama -any example of dialogue from the extract such as ‘When Lyra says, “So you’re a  kitchen boy then?” 3) Next, identify  three  points you could have made in Q1.3 - camerawork and the extract. Look for the in...