Paper 2 Questions + Structure Flashcards
How long is the exam, and how long should you spend on each question?
2hr 15min in total, 45 minutes each
How many sections are there? How many questions are required in each section?
There are 3 sections.
There is one question in the first two sections, then two questions in the last section
What is the Section A about, and how many marks is it worth?
Section A = Modern texts (e.g Inspector Calls), worth 34 marks
About how many paragraphs should you write for Section A?
3-4 paragraphs
How should you use your time in Section A?
5 mins planning, 40 mins writing
What is Section B about, and how many marks is it worth?
Section B = Poetry cluster (power + conflict), worth 30 marks
About how many paragraphs should you write for Section B?
3 paragraphs (lengthy + comparative)
How should you use your time in Section B?
5-7 mins planning, 37/38 mins planning
What is Section C about and how many marks is it worth?
Section C = unseen poetry, worth 32 marks (24/8)
How many paragraphs should you write in Section C?
Q1 - 3 paragraphs
Q2 - min 2 paragraphs
How should you use your time in section C?
5 mins planning (Both Q.), 30 mins Q1, 10 mins Q2
How should you write a paragraph in Section A?
Respond to the task, refer to the text via a quote, explore the writers methods in the quote, implement your understanding of the writers ideas
How should you write a paragraph in Section B?
- read and respond to texts
^ personal response, quotations - analyse language, form, structure (+ effect)
- show understanding of connection between texts
How should you write a paragraph in Section C?
- respond to text + quote
- analyse language, form, structure (+ effect)
How should you choose your second poem in Section B?
Think of what your given poem has and what other poems you know you can compare it to
