Paper 2 sturcture

Question 1

Section A- Diversity and change- Question 1/2

Answer 1

30 marks total:
A01- 10 marks (Apply appropriate methods of language analysis, using associated terminology and coherent written expression) (terminology?)
A02- 20 marks (Demonstrate critical understanding of concepts and issues relevant to language use) (theory)

1 Question is an area of language diversity, the other is always language change
(Language diversity = world Englishes, occupation, gender, ethnicity, accent and dialect)
(Book says the topics are- gender, regional varieties, social groups and occupation)

Question 2

How to answer question 1/2

Answer 2

(45 mins writing)
Intro, 3 paragraphs + conclusion

Intro- introduce the argument, and briefly mention all the ideas that you might include in your debate
P1/2/3- idea for or against, discuss the question using theory and evidence, link back to question (evaluate theory if possible)
conc- sum up the argument, don’t make new points, make a justified judgment on the question
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVDLQJL9QIU

Question 3

Section B- Language discourses- Question 3

Answer 3

40 marks total:
A01- 10 marks (Apply appropriate methods of language analysis, using associated terminology and coherent written expression.)
A03- 15 marks (Analyse and evaluate how contextual factors and language features are associated with the construction of meaning.)
A04- 15 marks (Explore connections across texts, informed by linguistic concepts and methods.)

Analyse how language is used in Text A and Text B to present views about (BLANK) In your answer you should:
• examine any similarities and differences you find between the two texts
• explore how effectively the texts present their views.

Question 4

How to answer question 3

Answer 4

Plan(15 mins):
Read the texts through once to understand the ideas within them, and how they compare to each other
Read again, this time picking out the key messages (2-3 for each text)
Identify TAP (type audience purpose) + contextual factors
Highlight phrases/ words that exemplify these messages, and identify the technique they use
Make a plan out of these ideas, so that you can compare and contrast them within your writing

Writing(40-45 mins)

Question 5

Language methods to look for in question 3

Answer 5

Semantic fields- group of words from the same field of knowledge (disease, war)
language metaphors(extended)-
pronouns- constant use of we, us, you
modal auxiliary verbs- a verb that indicates probability
interrogative/ imperatives- questioning/ commanding
sarcasm/humor
hyperbole/sensationalized language- general exaggeration
non- standard forms- writing in accents/ non-normal ways
rhetorical devices- used to convince the reader (rhetorical questions, allusion, anaphora)
relative clauses- a sub clause attached to a main clause (usually an explanation/clarification of what they just said)

Question 6

Section B- Language discourses- Question 4

Answer 6

30 marks total:
A02 -20 marks (Demonstrate critical understanding of concepts and issues relevant to language use.)
A04- 10 marks (Explore connections across texts, informed by linguistic concepts and methods.)

Write an opinion article on views about the effects of (BLANK) on language. In your article you should:
• assess the ideas and issues raised in Text A and Text B
• refer to ideas from language study
• argue your own views.

Question 7

Total plan

Answer 7

2:30 exam
Question 1/2- 5-10mins planning + 35-40mins writing (0:45 total)
Question 3- 15mins reading, 5-10mins planning + 35-40mins writing (1:45 total)
Question 4- 5-10mins planning + 35-40mins writing (2:30 total)

If starts at 1:30
time stop writing Q1/Q2- 2:15
time stop writing Q3- 3:15
time stop writing Q4- 4:00