Language Paper 2 Questions

Question 1

Question 1 -LP2

Answer 1

• True/false statements
• 4 marks
• 5 minutes to read extracts and answer Q1

Question 2

Question 2 - LP2

Answer 2

• Write a summary of how the writer…
• 8 mark - 12 minutes - 2 lots of 3 paragraphs
• Focus on inference - no marks for analysis
• Comparative topic sentence, source A point, source A evidence, source A inference then connective + source B, source B evidence, source B inference
• Write only about similarities between the two sources - no differences

Question 3

Question 3 - LP2

Answer 3

• 12 marks - 12 minutes
• How does the writer use language to describe… between lines… and…
• 2/3 analytical paragraphs
• Topic sentence - establish pattern and answer question
• Use analytical sentence stems
• Comment on aspects only between the given lines
• Write about language and structure

Question 4

Question 4 - LP2

Answer 4

• 16 marks - 16 minutes
• Compare how the writers convey their different perspectives on…
• 4 paragraphs: 1. Comparative topic sentence focussing on answering the question 2. Source A analytical paragraph 3. Link sentence summarising source A and comparing it to what you are going to say about source B 4. Connective + source B point and analysis
• Make frequent links back to source A in Source B paragraph
• Use analytical sentence stems
• Ensure you comment on the writer’s perspective

Question 5

Question 5 - LP2

Answer 5

• Write an (article/letter/speech) for a (broadsheet newspaper/magazine/to someone) in which you (explain/inform/argue/advise) your point of view
• 40 marks - 45 mins
• spend 5 minutes planning and checking at the beginning and end
• Explore both sides of the argument
• Use rhetoric devices
• Use a variety of vocabulary and sentence types