English Paper 2 Flashcards
Walk Through - Angie (17 cards)
What should you do while reading the text?
Annotate the text as you read it, highlight keywords and phrases, and identify mood/tone.
What type of information are you looking for in Question 1?
Explicit information.
What is the recommended structure for answering Question 2?
Aim to write 3 paragraphs, using examples from the extract and relevant subject terminology.
In Question 2, what should you identify regarding the language used to describe ?
The word class or language technique and the effect of the language.
Fill in the blank: The writer had used _______ to describe the house.
[language device/]
What is the focus of Question 3 regarding the narrator’s grandmother?
Identify one way the narrator shows her grandmother had very little money.
What should be included in the answer for Question 4 about the grandmother?
The writer’s use of language, structure, and the effect on the reader.
What is the aim for the response to Question 4?
Aim to write 3 paragraphs, picking out interesting language from the beginning, middle, and end.
In the response to Question 5, how many separate similarities should be identified?
Three separate similarities.
What is the structure suggested for answering Question 5?
Identify similarities with evidence from both texts, including 6 quotes total.
What should be compared in Question 6?
The writers’ main ideas, points of view, and presentation of ideas regarding attitudes to old age and disability.
What is the word limit for the response to Question 6?
16 marks.
What should be included in the answer for Question 6?
Use comparison words and comment on the effect of language/structure.
True or False: You need to do language analysis in Question 5.
False.
Where can students find additional resources to help with revision?
On the designated website for revision resources and past papers.
Fill in the blank: To feel prepared for the mock exam next week, students should _______.
[revise paper 2 exam technique and practice answering exam questions]
