Re-read paragraphs 5 and 6, which contain phrases about (a) Mr Waldo's behaviour and (b) Mr Waldo's words. Explain: • the meaning of each phrase as it is used in the passage • the effect of each phrase as it is used in the passage.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] (a) Meaning: He signalled / indicated that they should stand (up) // he moved / lifted / raised his hands and they stood (up)
2. [1] (a) Effect: shows he had strong / good discipline / authority / order // he was strict // students (always) obeyed / respected him
3. [1] (b) Meaning: Mr Waldo / he copied / imitated / repeated what Kevin said // Mr Waldo / he mocked Kevin's father / the fact that Kevin's father worked in a shop // Mr Waldo / he mocked the idea of working in a shop
4. [1] (b) Effect: Mr Waldo / he was cruel / mean / uncaring / callous / unkind / sarcastic / demanding // encourages / likes students to laugh at one another // Mr Waldo / he is putting on a show / exhibition (for the class) // Mr Waldo / he is enjoying himself / enjoying humiliating Kevin // he is trying to humiliate Kevin