London Riots Section A

The Sun 

Hackney Gazette 

A. Mark Scheme | Question 1 (Media Concepts)

How do the two newspapers use Media Language (Media Concept) to report on the events during the London Riots? (8 marks)

Level 4: 7- 8 marks

• A sophisticated and detailed analysis and evaluation of both texts, showing very good critical autonomy.
• Demonstrates sophisticated knowledge and understanding of the use of media language within both texts.
• Detailed and sophisticated application of the concepts and critical debates.
• The answer is well structured, articulate and engaged.

Level 3: 5-6 marks

• A proficient analysis and evaluation of both texts, showing good critical autonomy.
• Demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of the media representations within both texts.
• Proficient application of the concepts and critical debates.
• The answer is well structured and clearly expressed.

Question 2 (Wider Issues)

How do The Sun and The Hackey Gazette present young people in society? You may also refer to other media texts to support your answer. (12 marks)

Level 4: 10-12 marks

• A sophisticated and detailed analysis and evaluation of both texts, showing very good critical autonomy.
• Detailed and sophisticated application of the concepts and critical debates and issues.
• Supports answer with a wide range of examples from other texts.
• The answer is well structured, articulate and engaged.

Level 3: 7-9 marks

• A proficient analysis and evaluation of both texts, showing good critical autonomy.
• Proficient application of the concepts and critical debates and issues.
• Supports answer with a range of examples from other texts.
• The answer is well structured and clearly expressed.

Question 3 (Media Issues and Debates)

What are the advantages of the News using the internet to report on the London Riots? You should also refer to other media texts to support your answer. (12 marks)

Level 4: 10-12 marks

• A sophisticated and detailed analysis and evaluation of both texts, showing very good critical autonomy.
• Detailed and sophisticated application of the concepts and a wide range of critical debates and issues and wider contexts.
• Supports answer with a wide range of examples from other texts.
• The answer is well structured, articulate and engaged.

Level 3: 7-9 marks

• A proficient analysis and evaluation of both texts, showing good critical autonomy.
• Proficient application of the concepts and a range of critical debates and issues and wider contexts.
• Supports answer with a range of examples from other texts.
• The answer is well structured and clearly expressed.