How can students compare context in Component 1 Section A Part a) when one of the texts is unseen?

In Component 1 Section A Part a), the best way to approach context is through situational context. After reading both extracts, students could reflect on the similarities and differences of the settings, events or episodes the writers have created. Examples of situational context might be events like a wedding or a birthday party or a moment of tension between friends or family. 

To see more details on situational context, take a look at the indicative content in our mark schemes, located on Teach Cambridge.