lang paper 2

Question 1

timing and marks 1

Answer 1

5, 4

Question 2

timing and marks 2

Answer 2

15, 8

Question 3

timing and marks 3

Answer 3

15, 12

Question 4

timing and marks 4

Answer 4

25, 16

Question 5

tips 1

Answer 5

• highlight line numbers
• pick 4 true statements
• don’t colour until you’re certain

Question 6

tips 2

Answer 6

• compare similarities/ differences
• compare FOCUS of question
• long paragraphs with multiple embedded quotes
• alternative inference (this could suggest ___ or ___)
• DO NOT talk about language or effect on the reader
• INFERENCE
• SQIC technique – statement, quotation, inference, comparison

Question 7

tips 3

Answer 7

• only zoom in on language
• write 2-3 paragraphs
• 3 step approach- say 3 things about every quote
• big picture- extended metaphors

Question 8

tips 4

Answer 8

• ALWAYS include writer’s perspective – thoughts, feelings
• METHODS
• highlight focus of question
• develop - 3 step approach
• bigger picture

Question 9

how to approach question 2

Answer 9

1. Highlight the focus of the question.
2. Highlight whether you are looking for similarities or differences.
3. Read Source B.
4. Skim over Source A again.
5. Identify quotations about the effects of the weather on people and decide on how these are different.

Question 10

how to approach question 3

Answer 10

1. Highlight the focus and line references
2. Box off the correct section of the source.
3. Read and identify quotes which relate to the question

Question 11

counteract

Answer 11

act against something

Question 12

contentious

Answer 12

controversial

Question 13

decisive

Answer 13

producing definite results

Question 14

eradicate

Answer 14

destroy

Question 15

galvanise

Answer 15

shock or excite into action

Question 16

implication

Answer 16

the result

Question 17

subsequent

Answer 17

result

Question 18

suppressing

Answer 18

prevent development

Question 19

unprecedented

Answer 19

never done or known before

Question 20

article

Answer 20

• heading
  -subheadings
• ask and answer questions
• anecdotes, inclusive language, expert quotes/stats

Question 21

letter

Answer 21

• start and end correctly
• refer to them reading it
• refer to wished actions
• direct address, emotive languag, anecdote, FORMAL

Question 22

sspeech

Answer 22

• address audience
• refer to audience
• end with a request
• direct address, inclusive language, anecdote, emotive language

Question 23

essay

Answer 23

• outline argument
• refer back to central argument throughout
• end by restating argument
• quotes/stats, formality

Question 24

leaflet

Answer 24

• title
• subheadings
• end with an overview
• bullet points, short paragraphs, stats, direct address