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, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 8 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Drama
J316/04 Drama: Performance and response
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You can use:
* 1 8 6 5 9 9 8 3 9 4 *
• an HB pencil
• a ruler (cm/mm)
* J 3 1 6 0 4 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of written communication will be assessed in questions marked with an
asterisk (*).
• This document has 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
You should spend about 55 minutes on this section.
Blood Brothers – Willy Russell
Death of a Salesman – Arthur Miller
Find Me – Olwen Wymark
Gizmo – Alan Ayckbourn
Kindertransport – Diane Samuels
Missing Dan Nolan – Mark Wheeller
Misterman – Enda Walsh
Name your performance text ...................................................................................................................
1 From the list below, select the character from your performance text.
Suggest two props the actor could use during a performance.
Explain briefly what the use of the prop shows the audience about the character.
Blood Brothers Mickey
Death of a Salesman Linda
Find me Verity
Gizmo Ben
Kindertransport Faith
Missing Dan Nolan Pauline
Misterman Thomas
Name of character ............................................
Prop 1 ...............................................................................................................................................
What the use of the prop shows the audience about the character .................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Prop 2 ...............................................................................................................................................
What the use of the prop shows the audience about the character .................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[4]
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Understand exam format and structure
Past papers show the types of questions, mark allocations, and time limits,
helping students know what to expect in the real exam.
Identify frequently tested topics
By reviewing several past papers, students can spot patterns and common
themes that appear regularly.
Practice time management
Completing past papers under timed conditions helps students learn how
to pace themselves during the exam.
Improve exam technique
Students learn how to interpret command words (e.g. explain, compare,
evaluate) and structure answers effectively.
Assess strengths and weaknesses
Marking answers using mark schemes highlights areas that need more
revision.
Build confidence
Familiarity with exam-style questions reduces anxiety and increases
confidence going into the exam.
Improve accuracy and clarity
Repeated practice helps students write clearer, more precise answers and
avoid common mistakes.
Track progress over time
Comparing results from different past papers shows improvement and
helps students adjust revision strategies.
TYRIONPAPERS.COM
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 8 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Drama
J316/04 Drama: Performance and response
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You can use:
* 1 8 6 5 9 9 8 3 9 4 *
• an HB pencil
• a ruler (cm/mm)
* J 3 1 6 0 4 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of written communication will be assessed in questions marked with an
asterisk (*).
• This document has 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/8975/7] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (SL) 352541/3 Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, 2
Section A
You should spend about 55 minutes on this section.
Blood Brothers – Willy Russell
Death of a Salesman – Arthur Miller
Find Me – Olwen Wymark
Gizmo – Alan Ayckbourn
Kindertransport – Diane Samuels
Missing Dan Nolan – Mark Wheeller
Misterman – Enda Walsh
Name your performance text ...................................................................................................................
1 From the list below, select the character from your performance text.
Suggest two props the actor could use during a performance.
Explain briefly what the use of the prop shows the audience about the character.
Blood Brothers Mickey
Death of a Salesman Linda
Find me Verity
Gizmo Ben
Kindertransport Faith
Missing Dan Nolan Pauline
Misterman Thomas
Name of character ............................................
Prop 1 ...............................................................................................................................................
What the use of the prop shows the audience about the character .................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
Prop 2 ...............................................................................................................................................
What the use of the prop shows the audience about the character .................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[4]
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