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

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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