ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT TWO

READING
Exam: Assessment Objectives: A01, AO2, AO4
• Section A (reading): 40 marks
• Read TWO extracts: one from 19th century non-
AO1: Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information
and ideas; select and synthesise evidence from different
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• 6 questions sh-language-gcse/
• 1 mark = 1.5 mins AO2: Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use SUMMARISING (4 marks)
• 3 mark question – 4 ½ mins language and structure to achieve effects and influence What does each text say about..?
readers, using relevant subject terminology to support
• 10 mark question – 15 mins views. • Find 2 things from one text and 2 things from
Each question refers to a certain text. Label each text AO4: Evaluate texts critically and support this with another.
and the question it is linked to BEFORE you start. appropriate textual references. • No need to compare.

THE WRITER’S CRAFT (10 marks)

How does the writer..? COMPARISON (10 marks)
LOCATE and RETRIEVE (3 marks) Both of these texts are about…
How many..? What is the name of..? Compare:
• Highlight the key quotes in the section
• Comment on what is happening in the section • What…
• Skim and scan for the information • How…
THE TECHNIQUE:
• No need to write in full sentences
When (state what is happening), it says “QUOTE”
• Remember to include units (£, cm, people, etc) Use the bullet points as headings.
which REFER TO THE QUESTION and EXPLAIN what
the writer is trying to achieve. Write about one text, use a connective, then write
THOUGHTS and FEELINGS (5 or 10 marks) about the other.
PERSONAL EVALUATION (10 marks)
What are the narrator’s thoughts and feelings..?
To what extent do you agree..?
• Highlight the key quotes in the section TOP TIPS:
• Focus on the stated section and the WHOLE text 1. Make sure that you focus on the correct TEXTS! Label!
• Comment on what is happening in the section
• Best to agree (it is usually harder to argue 2. Answer question 6 – it’s worth 10 marks.
THE TECHNIQUE:
against the statement) 3. Be careful with your timings!
When (state what is happening), it says “QUOTE” 4. Read the question carefully – highlight the key words.
• State your opinion and give evidence to support
which SHOWS that the narrator THINKS/ FEELS and 5. Embed your quotes and keep quotes short!
it.
EXPLAIN what the thoughts or feelings are.
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WRITING
Exam Exam style questions:
Section B: Transactional Writing (30%) Assessment Objectives: A05 and A06
Two compulsory
transactional/persuasive writing tasks • Communicate clearly, effectively, and imaginatively, selecting • Write a leaflet for younger children in
1 hour - 30 minutes each task and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, which you advise them how to play
20 marks for each task purposes and audiences
• 12 marks for content and safe around their neighbourhood.
• Organise information and ideas, using structural and
organisation • Write a magazine article for teenagers
grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of
• 8 marks for vocabulary, sentence texts. which persuades them to improve
structure, spelling and punctuation their health.
• Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity,
purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. • Write a letter to your Head teacher in
which you try to persuade him/ her
T = Type of text (formal letter, informal letter, speech, leaflet, review, report, article) that school uniform should be
A = Audience (work out who is going to be reading the text – who is the text aimed at) abolished.
P = Purpose (why are you writing – is it to inform, persuade, argue, entertain, advise, review) • Write a report giving advice how to
S = Style – is it formal or informal language – think of AFORESTER techniques – use of humour improve school meals.
• Write a letter to a friend advising them
Seven text You must follow this guidance: 3. Five paragraphs how to study for their GCSE exams in
30 minutes per task Introduction
types: 2 minutes planning. 25 minutes writing, 3 minutes Main idea 1 lockdown.
checking Main idea 2 • Think of something you would like to
Main idea 3
1. Work out TAPS Conclusion change at your school. Write a speech
Formal letter TEXT TYPE to give to students in which you try to
Informal letter AUDIENCE 4. Five sentences per paragraph
Speech PURPOSE Topic sentence
persuade them to agree with your
Review STYLE 3 supporting sentences – evidence, explanation, opinion.
opinion, development •
Report Concluding sentence that summarises the
Write a review to advertise a tourist
Article 2.You MUST create a plan paragraph and links with the next one attraction in your area.
Leaflet