Language Paper 2 Flashcards
What is the writer’s viewpoint?
His opinion
What is the writer’s perspective
Refers to how writers might view a topic depending on WHEN THEY WERE WRITING
What must I include for the article in P2 Q5?
- title
- paragraphs
What must I include for the article in P2 Q5 to get high marks?
- title
- strapline
- subheadings
- overview paragraph
Language I need to use in Q5:
For myriad reasons
For many reasons
Language I need to use in Q5
inevitable consequences
Definite consequences of an event or action
Language I need to use in Q5
Conscience pricking
Something emotive that causes you to reflect on your own conscience
Language I need to use in Q5
Moral imperative
A moral duty or obiligation
Language I need to use in Q5
Civic responsibility
The responsibility of a citizen in society
Language I need to use in Q5
False dichotomy
A situation when two contrasting options are presented ignoring alternate options or ideas
(E.g you can only go left or right when you could go straight ahead)
List the 5 part structure for answering a question
- intro
- counter
- agree
- anecdote
- conclusion
What are the 7 steps for planning an opinion text?
- TAP the text
- Sketch the 5-part structure
- Identify three
counterarguements - Identify three arguements
- Apply “Why,Why,Why” to your arguement
- Identify a realistic anecdote
- Make note of a first and last possible line and create a cyclical structure
7 steps of planning:
Step 1: TAP the text?
Text type: Article
Audience: Broadsheet newpaper readers/educated adults/parents
Purpose: express opinion-e.g for banning phones
Seven steps of planning:
Step 2: Sketch the 5-part structure
Intro Counterarguements Arguments Anecdote Conclusion
Seven steps of planning
Step 3: identify three counterarguements
Why might someone disagree, what areguements would they put foward