English lang paper 2

Q1 paper 2

shade 4 statements that are true (4 marks)

2-4 mins

tips: read the statements before reading the text and read the statements carefully

Q2 paper 2

comparing two sources - no need for techniques (8 marks)

10 mins

needs you to pick out points that are insightful and clearly explained, use short embedded quotes and explain the differences perceptively

tips:

• read the question carefully - it will tell you what to look for

• find a point of difference or similarity in the two texts

• aim for 2-3 comparisons

• comparative words e.g similarly, likewise, however, whereas

• back up points with quotes

• analyse what you’ve written - think, “what do these things lead you to believe”. state something that isn’t mentioned and is your interpretation

Q2 paper 2 structure

• point about source A

• evidence

• analysis + interpretation

• comparison with source B ( explained)

• point about source B

• evidence

• analysis + interpretation

x2-3

sentence starters

The [insert] in source A has a…/within source A, the writer presents

[embed evidence]

This suggests…/this implies…/this highlights…/this compounds…/demonstrating…

Alike to source A, source B explores…/Similarly, both sources…/this is a complete contrast to source B as…/this juxtaposes B as…/on the other hand, source B explores…

[embed evidence]

This suggests…/this implies…/this highlights…/this compounds…/demonstrating…

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Q3 paper 2

How does the writer use language to describe X? (12 marks)

15-17 minutes

how does the language technique create meaning - why does it show what you said

short, embedded quotes

make sure you understand what the language technique is and what it does

tips:

• remember that some of the language devices might be different as it is a non fiction text (tone of voice, opinions presented as facts, biased phrases, statistics and facts)

• do answer the question first by deciding on 3-5 key words

• use these key words to help you find examples to support your ideas

• look for language techniques inside of those quotes and explain the effect

• both low and high level techniques are worth exploring

Q3 paper 2 structure

• point

• technique and evidence

• analysis (embed another quote)

• technique 2 + evidence 2

• analysis

• zoom in on word + technique + analysis

• alternative analysis

x2

sentence starters

The writer develops an image of…/the writer conveys…/the writer depicts…/the writer portrays…

The adjective “insert quote” …/the personification on “insert quote”…/the simile on “insert quote”…/can use any language technique

symbolising…/suggesting…establishing…/indicates…/is emblematic of…/this implies…/this conveys…/this showcases…/this highlights…/this demonstrates…/this reinforces…/this compounds…

the harsh plosive on “insert quote”…/ the joyous image of “insert quote”…/the adverbs “quote” and “another quote”

symbolising…/suggesting…establishing…/indicates…/is emblematic of…/this implies…/this conveys…/this showcases…/this highlights…/this demonstrates…/this reinforces…/this compounds…

the diction on “insert quote”…/ the lexis on “insert quote”…/the verb “insert quote”…

alternatively…/on the other hand…/on the contrary…/instead

Q4 paper 2

compare how the writers compare their similar/different attitudes to x (16 marks)

30 mins

not picking out obvious ways and thinking deeply about the similarities/ differences and how this contributes to their overall meaning. analysing language and structure techniques and how they impact the meaning (what does it show/ deeper what does it make the reader understand?)

short embedded quotes

fully explaining your analysis and ideas

tips:

• do spend time on this question - it’s worth a lot of marks

• the question will tell you to compare similarities or differences. don’t do both

• compare writers methods such as tone, format of the text or the narrative

• compare how these methods (language techniques and structure) help to present the writer’s viewpoints and perspectives

• compare text A with text B in the same paragraph and repeat this 2-3 times

• don’t leave this till last

Q4 paper 2 structure

• point about source A (explore in depth)

• ETA (evidence, technique, analysis) x2

• comparison

• ETA about source B x2

• exploring source B in depth

x2 - 1 on language and one on structure

sentence starters

Within source A, the writer…/From the start, the writer in source A…/at the end of source A, the writer…/The writer within source A clearly displays…

{insert quote + technique] Symbolising…/suggesting…/establishing…./indicates…/is emblematic of…/this implies…/this conveys…/this showcases…/this highlights…/this demonstrates…/this reinforces…/this componds…

(repeat)

although both are [insert], they juxtapose one another through…/this contrasts…/this juxtaposes…/this is akin to…./although text A is [insert], differing from text B which is [insert], they both similarly…/on the other hand…

{insert quote + technique] Symbolising…/suggesting…/establishing…./indicates…/is emblematic of…/this implies…/this conveys…/this showcases…/this highlights…/this demonstrates…/this reinforces…/this componds…

(repeat)

The writer in source B shows…within source , the writer conveys…/this is compounded by the writer’s [insert] viewpoint as…/the writers’ view on [insert] creates a more [insert] tone as…