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English Language Paper 2
• 1 hour 45 minutes
Section A: Comparing two non-fiction texts (one 19th century, one 20th/21st century)
Section B: Writing to argue/persuade
Welcome to the English and Maths GCSE Information evening
Please make sure you have an English booklet5-5.25 English Language5.25-5.45 English Literature5.45- 6 Questions and break6-7 Mathematics
Key points
• Students should ALWAYS highlight the main points in the question – what are they being asked to focus upon?
• Students should know the timings for each question
• Students should be able to recite what each question is asking them to do
Example paper: Prisons
Question 1: True or false about one source
(4 marks – 5 minutes)
Question 2: Summary of both sources
(8 marks – 10 mins)
Question 3: Analysing language in one source
(12 marks – 20 mins)
Question 4: Comparing the writers’ viewpoints in both sources
(16 marks – 25 mins)
Planning
• Point 1:
• Point 2:
• Point 3:
• Counter-argument ALWAYS INCLUDE:
- An anecdote
- A detailed description of something (person/place) to show off your writing!
- Use the text for ideas and vocabulary
How can students revise?
• Learn key terminology (see sheet in pack)
• Learn what is required and the ‘formulas’ for each question
• Complete practice papers/questions under timed conditions
• Read examples of persuasive writing (Charlie Brooker, Eva Wiseman etc)
• Planning for question 5 (Section B) and writing an answer in 45 minutes
English Language Paper 1
• 1 hour 45 minutes
Section A: Analysing an extract from a fiction text
Section B: Writing to describe a picture or a short narrative piece
Example paper: White Fang
Question 1: 4 points
Question 2: Writer’s use of language
Question 3: Writer’s use of structure
Question 4: Writer’s craft (20 marks – the big one!)
How can students revise?
• Learn key terminology (see sheet in pack)
• Learn what is required and the ‘formulas’ for each question
• Complete practice papers/questions under timed conditions
• Planning and writing descriptions and short narratives based on pictures in 45 mins
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