French GCSE
Specific detail extraction
What Specific detail extraction means in French GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Specific detail extraction
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Reference: AQA
Scanning a passage for precise factual elements such as times, quantities or locations.
Topics that use Specific detail extraction
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- Authentic sources and complex language
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- Extended reading comprehension
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- Opinions and justifications
- Recognising implicit meaning
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