English Language Paper 2
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- English Language Paper 2
- Paper 1 Section A
- Two non-fiction sources
- Source A: twentieth or twenty first century
- Source B: nineteenth century
- Express viewpoints and be on related topics
- Range of forms like magazine articles, news stories,letters or articles
- Queston 1: part of source A or B Question 2: both sources Question 3: source A or B Question 4: both sources
- 40 marks available: Q1- 4 marks Q2- 8 marks Q3- 12 marks Q4- 16 marks
- An hour should be spent on section A
- Two non-fiction sources
- Question 4
- 16 MARKS
- Write an extended comparison of how the writers of each source convey their attitudes
- To compare attitudes, you need to briefly summarise the main points each writer makes
- A03: Compare writers' ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed, across two or more texts
- Compare the methods they use to convey their attitudes
- Support your ideas with quotations from both texts
- Annotate your sources
- Make two quick lists to plan your comments on their methods
- Compare the writers' use of structure as a technique
- Try to get an overview of how each source develops
- Although both texts will express a viewpoint, they may have different purposes and target audiences, which will influence their style
- Question 1
- 4 MARKS
- Choose true statements from a list of statement, some of which are untrue
- A01: identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas.
- Question 2
- 8 MARKS
- Summarise the differences or similarities between the two sources
- A01: Select and synthesise evidence from different text
- Underline or highlight different relevant phrases and sentences in both sources
- You can write the answer in two ways
- Deal with one source, then the other, linking your comments with a connective
- Intertwine your comments on each source
- Identify the most important ideas, then put them in your own words using fewer words and less detail
- Question 3
- A02: Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support their views
- 12 MARKS
- Write an extended analysis of structure in one of the two sources
- Persuasive text
- Consider the register and tone of the text, and how they persuade
- Underline phrases and sentences that you find persuasive
- Make notes analysing the effects
- Underline phrases and sentences that you find persuasive
- Consider the register and tone of the text, and how they persuade
- Not all source texts will be persuasive, but they will have a particular perspective on an event or topic
- Comment on persuasive language devices
- Rhetorical questions, triads, alliteration, imagery (metaphors, similes, personification)
- Paper 2 Section B
- 40 MARKS
- 24 marks for content and organisation
- Your ideas, How well you have fitted your writing to the given purpose and audience
- The fluency of your writing and mastery of language techniques
- Structure and paragraphing
- A05: Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences
- Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts
- 16 marks for technical accuracy
- Sentence structure
- Vocabulary
- Spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Appropriate register, use of standard english
- A06: Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation (20%)
- 24 marks for content and organisation
- Aiming to persuade readers to agree with you
- 40 MARKS
- Paper 1 Section A
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