english paper 2

what is question 2 (10 minutes to read)

how many marks

how many points+ what is the structure

write a summary of the different…

8 marks 10 minutes

3-4 + SQI (statement (ways they differ), quotation, inference (THEIR PERSPECTIVES (who made it for whom? why has it changed?) + therefore why they differ or what it suggests eg tourist industry aims to entertain and unspoilt forest for pioneering skills + moraility issue destroying forest)

FOCUS ON THE FOCUS IN THE QUESTION

what is question 3

how many marks

how many paragraphs + what structure

what is the most important thing

how does the write use language to …

12 marks 15 minutes

3 WWHW paragraphs - 3 diffrent things - use terminiology + effect/impact of the language (got full marks and only did 2 last time) - NOT just the inferred meaning ACTUAL IMPACT eg link circling storm to predators + vulnerability or slashing

READ CAREFULLY - what are you asked to focus on + which lines

what is question 4

how many marks and timing

how many paragraphs + what structure

compare the writers viewpoints and perspectives

16 marks 25 minutes

3 ways they are similar or different + why, and then where + how - set response with conceptual framework in similarities and differences + how it may change + linking to wider thmees

key features of a letter 45 minutes

what should you focus on?

dear sir/madam/name/ to whom it may concern

yours sincerely / yours faithfully (don’t know name)

address and date

BE SPECFIC AND FOCUSED ON YOUR OPINIION + counter possible counter arguments

key features speech

direct address + annecdotes

rhetorical questions

clear sign off

NO SUBHEADINGS - make it less cohesive

appropiate and lively tone

engaged and thougtful + unique point of view

key features article

title

subheadings

introductory paragraph

strapline

key features leaflet

title

subheadings

introductory paragraph

bullet points

key features essay

introduction and conclusion

what do you need to identify in question 5 + whats important to do

GAP + LINK TO WIDER THEMES EG THE ENVIRONMENT BEAUROCRACY SOCIAL MEDIA EXPECTATIONS - adress the reader’s concern + offer alternative viewpoint

CREATE A SENSE OF TONE AND PERSONALITY

what way is there to remember techniques - shapes sentences

D irect adress
A lliteration
M etaphor
F acts
O pinions
R hetorical questions / R epitition
E xlamation / E xperts
S tatistics
T riplets
I mperative
P ersonification / P ersuasive language / PUNCTUATION - support complex grammar + support sentences crafted for effect - semi colons replace ‘because’

IMPORTANT TO CONVEY PASSION, SPONTANEITY AND FLUIDITY

sophisticated vocab for question 5 C - ONLY WHEN RELEVANT in context meaning and tone

coerce

compacencency

clandestine

cumulative

cynical

confidant

callous

candour

cajole

sophisticated vocab A

appease

avarice

abhor

vocab B

brazen

vocab D

deferential

demure

deride (ridicule

denounce / decry

dilligent

vocab E

eloquent

embezzle

elated

erudite

vocab F

forsake

fabricate

furtive (secretive)

vocab G

gratuitous

gluttony

vocab H

hypocrisy

haughty (arrogantly superior)

vocab I

impeccable

impertinent

implicit

incisive

inept

inhibit

innate

insatiable

insular

intrepid (fearless)

inveterate (long established habit)

vocab M

maverick (unorthodox)

meticulous

modicum (small quantity)

morose

myriad

vocab N

nominal

novice

nuance

nuisance

vocab O

oblivious

obsequious (obedient, attentive)

obtuse (annoyingly insenstive)

vocab P

perusal

plethora

predilection (preference)

penchant (strong habitual liking)

quaint

vocab R

rash

refurbish

rife

repudiate (reject)

vocab S

salient

serendipity

superflouous

sycophant (some who behaves in an obsequious/flattery way to gain an advantage)

vocab T

taciturn (reserved)

truculent (eagerly or aggresively defiant)

vocab V

venerable (accorded a great deal of respect especially due to age wisdom etc)

vociferous (loud and forceful)