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Part A
Part B

Au revoir les enfants shots 437–438

Part A

Question 1

Read the extract from Au revoir les enfants, shots 437–438 and answer the questions below in ENGLISH.

1. T’en fais pas. Ils m’auraient eu de toutes façons.
   
   What is Bonnet referring to here? What does this remark reveal about his character? (3 marks)
   
   Outcomes assessed: 2.1, 2.2
   
   

   Criteria	Marks
   Demonstrates an understanding of the quote and explains the reference Explains perceptively and in some depth what the remark reveals about Bonnet	3
   Shows an understanding of the quote and explains the reference Explains in some depth what the remark reveals about Bonnet	2
   Explains in general terms what we learn about Bonnet from this remark linking the answer to the quote	1

   
   
   
2. Comment on the structure of the sentences used in this scene and the effect created. (2 marks)
   
   Outcomes assessed: 2.2
   
   

   Criteria	Marks
   Analyses the structure of the sentences Describes the effect achieved by the use of the short, simple sentences	2
   Comments on the structure of the sentences OR Describes the effect in a general way	1

   
   
   
3. Why is this an important scene in the relationship between Julien and Bonnet? (4 marks)
   
   Outcomes assessed: 2.1, 2.3
   
   

   Criteria	Marks
   Analyses the scene in depth highlighting the Compares the effect of these events on Julien and on Bonnet	4
   Demonstrates an understanding of the scene and its important elements Identifies the differences for Julien and Bonnet in this scene	3
   Shows a general understanding of the scene Comments on both Julien and Bonnet	2
   Comments in a general way on the importance of the scene	1

   
   
   
4. How does the dirctor use film techniques to convey the sense of tension in this scene? (3 marks)
   
   Outcomes assessed: 2.1, 2.2,
   
   

   Criteria	Marks
   Clearly identifies at least two film techniques used Describes with clarity how these techniques are used to convey the sense of tension	3
   Identifies two techniques used Describes how these techniques are used to convey the sense of tension	2
   Identifies one technique used and links it to the sense of tension	1

   
   
   
5. Explain how this scene relates to the issue of tolerance of difference in the film. (3 marks)
   
   Outcomes assessed: 2.1, 2.3
   
   

   Criteria	Marks
   Provides a perceptive and sensitive interpretation of this scene and links it to the issue of tolerance of difference in the film Refers specifically to relevant examples in the film to support the argument presented	3
   Provides an interpretation of this scene linking it to the issue of tolerance of difference Refers specifically to relevant examples in the film to support the argument presented	2
   Demonstrates a general understanding of the scene and the film linking it to the issue of tolerance of difference	1

   
   

 

Part B

The quality of your answer will depend on how well you:

• demonstrate an understanding of the prescribed text
• write a diary entry in French.

Question 2

Read the following extract from Au revoir les enfants and answer the question that follows by writing approximately 200 words in FRENCH. (10 marks)

Bonnet: Je sais. Prends-les. Je les ai tous lus.

Julien: Tu veux les Mille et une nuits?

Imaginez que vous êtes Julien et que vous êtes rentré chez vous, à Paris, après la fermeture de l'école. Vous écrivez dans votre journal intime, en décrivant ce dernier jour.

Imagine you are Julien and you have returned home to Paris after the closing down of the school. Write an entry in your diary describing that last day.

Outcomes assessed: 2.1

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates a perceptive understanding of the prescribed text through the characterisation of Julien and his relationship with his mother Demonstrates flair and originality in the approach taken Manipulates language authentically and creatively in the writing of a letter Organises information and ideas to indicate a logical progression in the content of the letter	9–10
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the prescribed text through the characterisation of Julien and his relationship with his mother Demonstrates some flair in the approach taken Manipulates language with some degree of authenticity and creativity in the writing of a letter Organises information and ideas to indicate progression in the content of the letter	7–8
Demonstrates an understanding of the prescribed text through the characterisation of Julien and his relationship with his mother Demonstrates a satisfactory control of vocabulary and sentence structure Organises information and ideas to indicate progression in the content of the letter	5–6
Demonstrates some understanding of the prescribed text Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of vocabulary and sentence structures Writes within the parameters of an informal letter	3–4
Demonstrates a limited understanding of the prescribed text Demonstrates an elementary knowledge and understanding of vocabulary and sentence structures	1–2

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