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English Language Paper 2 Walkthrough Student Revision

The document outlines the structure and requirements for the English Language Paper 2, which consists of two sections: Reading and Writing. Section A includes various types of questions focused on retrieval, evaluation, and comparison of texts, while Section B involves transactional writing tasks with specific guidelines on purpose, audience, and format. Each section has designated marks and time limits, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and organization.

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English Language Paper 2 Walkthrough Student Revision

The document outlines the structure and requirements for the English Language Paper 2, which consists of two sections: Reading and Writing. Section A includes various types of questions focused on retrieval, evaluation, and comparison of texts, while Section B involves transactional writing tasks with specific guidelines on purpose, audience, and format. Each section has designated marks and time limits, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and organization.

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English Language Paper 2

Section A: Reading
(40 marks)
Walkthrough You do not zoom!
1 hour!

New text (21st


Century)
Question 1: Retrieval
3 marks: One mark per piece of information
5 minutes Decode (pull apart) the question so you know exactly what is asked of you.
You only need to write the answer. Try not to waste time using full sentences!
Your answer must be specific, e.g. ‘more than..’ , ‘years’ etc.

Question 2: How
10 marks: 5-7 quotes
No zooms.
15 minutes
Decode the question so you know exactly what is asked of you and which part to spit back.
Repeat the sentence starters: The writer says, [quote] This shows [spit back the question] because…
Quote + accurate explanation= 1 mark

Old text (19th


Century) 3: Retrieval
Question
3 marks: One mark per piece of information
5 minutes
Decode the question so you know exactly what is asked of you.
You only need to write the answer. Try not to waste time using full sentences!
Your answer must be specific, e.g. ‘more than..’ , ‘years’ etc.

Question 4: Evaluate
10 marks: 5-7 quotes.
No zooms or personal opinions. Do not disagree. You must agree. 15 minutes
Decode the question so you know exactly what is asked of you and which part to spit back.
Repeat the sentence starters: The writer says, [quote] This makes me think the writer thinks [spit back
the question] because…

Both texts:
Comparison
Question 5: Comparison Retrieval
4 marks: You must use both texts to receive more than 1 mark.
5 minutes Decode the question so you know exactly what information you are looking for
You only need to find relevant quotes. You don’t need to explain.
Make sure you label the text: In the old text, it says [quote] In the new text, it says [quote] Repeat!
Tick marked: 1 Quote= 1 mark. 2 quotes from each text, or 3 from one and 1 from the other.

Question 6: Long Comparison


10 marks: You can get up to 6 marks doing the same thing as Q5.
Decode the question so you know exactly what information you are looking for. 15 minutes
Cross out the second bullet point. It is not important to you.
Make sure you label the texts: In the old text, it says [quote] However, in the new text, it says [quote] Repeat!
Tick marked up to 6 marks: 1 Quote= 1 mark. 3 quotes from each text.
English Language Paper 2
Section B: Writing
(40 marks)
Walkthrough 1 hour

Transactional writing

For this section, there will be two tasks.


You complete them both.
30 minutes for each task. 20 marks for each task. 4o
marks total.
Communication and Vocabulary, sentence
AO5 Organisation AO6 structure and WAC
(12 marks per text) (8 marks per text)

Step 2: Step 3:
Step 1:
PAF the task Spend 25 minutes writing up
Spend 5 minutes putting a
Purpose: Why are you writing? your piece. 5 paragraphs.
brief plan of ideas together.
Remember the format: what must you
Audience: Who are you writing to? include to make sure it is clear what you are
Remember: there are marks available
Format: What are you writing? writing?
for organisation!

Potential Formats:

F L A I R R s
Formal Informal
Letter Leaflet Article letter Report Review Speech

Two addresses No columns or pictures Formal tone No title needed


Long date Headline Clear title Make it clear you’re
Dear sir/ madam Subheadings Subheadings speaking to an audience
Yours faithfully/ sincerely Make your opinion clear Introduction stating the Introduce yourself
Sophisticated tone ‘lively’= humour purpose Make opinion clear

Title One address Title mentioning what you


Subheadings Short/ no date are reviewing
Bullet points (only to Dear/hi/hello Subheadings
highlight key information) From/ love/ see you soon No spoilers!
Clear introduction Casual tone Star rating

…And don’t forget your ILLPERSUADERS!


Imperative: Personal pronoun: Rhetorical question: Statistics and facts:
e.g. You must… e.g. I, we, you e.g. Did you know…? e.g. 70%, 201 people etc.

Anecdote: Direct address: Repetition:


A short personal story e.g. You must… Repeating words or sentences

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