gcse english paper 2. timing: 2 hours allowed in total section a:tests reading skills allow 40...
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GCSE English
Paper 2
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Timing:
2 hours allowed in total
Section A:Tests Reading Skillsallow 40 minutes
Section B: Tests Writing Skillsallow 40 minutes for B1 allow 40 minutes for B2
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Section A: Reading
Two extracts – Media & Non-FictionStandard comprehension questionsLooks at :
Extract One Extract Two Compares Both Purpose, Form, Audience Layout and Language
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Finding Information:
Firstly - read the text really carefully
Secondly - read question to make sure you understand exactly what it's asking you
Thirdly - use skimming and scanning skills and annotate the text by underlining or highlighting
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PEE:
Point
Evidence (a quotation) and
Explanation
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Text Types: PFA
You need to decide: What type of text is it? (text type) Why was it written? (purpose) Who was it written for? (target
audience)These affect the content and style
of the text.
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PEE: Connectives
Supporting an idea:
However... therefore... because... but... and... furthermore.. also... in addition... then... as well as... next... whereas... in contrast... later... at first... similarly...
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PEE: Connectives
Explaining an idea:
This implies... this suggests... which gives the impression that... this shows... this clearly shows... possibly... perhaps... this indicates that... obviously... this conveys to the reader that...
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Questions: Layout
Focus – Show that you understand specific terminology and the effect of layout e.g. headline, subheading, pictures etc…
Explain why the writer has chosen this layout
Eg: The author has used bullet points in this leaflet to make it more accessible to its target audience, children and teenagers.
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Questions: Language
Focus – show you understand how a writer uses language for effect
Explain and comment on words / sentences and why a writer has chosen themE.g. ‘dangerous predators’ the
polar bears are described in this way offering negative connotations in order to make tourists wary of their surroundings.
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Section B: Writing
B1 Argue/Persuade/
Advise
No choice given One task Spend 40 mins on
this section
B2 Analyse/Review/
Comment
No choice given One task Spend 40 mins on
this section
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Section B1: Possible Tasks
Formal letter writingInformal letter writingLeaflets (perhaps to advise)Article for newspaper/magazineSpeeches
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Section B2: Possible Tasks
Report Article for newspaper/magazinesLetter formal/InformalLeaflet
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Section B1: Planning
B1Vary punctuation
Vary sentences used: simple/compound/complex
5+ paragraphs
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Section B2: Planning
B2Vary punctuation
Vary sentences used: simple/compound/complex
5+ paragraphs
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Sentence Types
Simple sentences: one main clause (subject object verb) e.g. It was late
Compound sentences: two simple sentences connected by and, but, so, because e.g. It was late but I wasn’t tired
Complex sentences: main clause (simple sentence) and subordinate clause (doesn’t make sense on its own) e.g. Although it was late, I wasn’t tired.
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Punctuation:
. Shows the end of a sentence
, Shows a pause in a sentence
; Shows a longer pause
: Used before a list or when giving evidence
“ ” ‘ ‘
Used around direct speech, a quotation or to show sarcasm
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Punctuation:
? Shows a question
! Shows surprise, shock, humour or excitement
… Shows words are missing
( ) Used around an aside, or less important point
- Sometimes used informally to show a pause, or to link two words
‘ Shows possession or a missing letter
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Section B: Proof Reading
Make sure you spend 5 mins proof reading your writing
Have you got paragraphs? Have you used punctuation? Have you varied your punctuation? Could you add anymore detail? Could you vary vocab making it even more
interesting?
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And Finally:
Don’t panic!
Do your best!
and
Good luck!
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