14 Things to learn for English Paper 2

1 Paper 2
1 Shade in 4 that are true (4)
2 Write a summary of the differences (8)
Include 3 facts, a quote and an inference from each text plus a connective eg however
3 How is language used to show… (12)
4 Compare how the two writers convey their different attitudes to (16)
  • Positive or negative
  • Text type
  • Tone
  • Include comparison words
5 Non-fiction writing: Write a broadsheet newspaper article/leaflet/speech/essay/ letter/ magazine article on an issue linked to the reading texts. (40) / 2
Differences between modern and 19th century texts:
  • Archaic words (not used any more)
  • Longer, complex sentences and embedded clauses
  • Metaphors, similes and allusions
  • References to the Bible and Greek myths
  • Slang or informal language has changed
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Comparison words
But By contrast
Differs from However
In contrast Though
Instead Yet
Rather Whereas
On the contrary
On the other hand
In other respects
Nevertheless
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How to answer qu2
  • For each text include 3 facts, a quote and an inference
  • Use at least one comparison word.
  • If you say how something creates a mood or reflects the tone- this is inference
  • Drawing conclusions about a place or person is inference
  • You should include information about the purpose of the text, the content (characters and/or events and/or setting), the mood or tone
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14 Words for writing about writers’ techniques:
Builds Clarifies
Conveys Describes
Demonstrates Displays
Encourages Emphasises
Exaggerates Explores
Highlights Hints
Intoroduces Informs
Persuades Portrays
Intensifies Juxtaposes
Reiterates Symbolises
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  • Tone is the writer’s attitude to the subject
•Mood is what the reader feels
Warm/coldlight/dark personal/impersonalpolite Angrysad humorouscheekyfunny
Formal/informalrespectful fearfulmocking Apprehensive anxiousapatheticlively
PoliteReverentaffectionate concerned Harshantagonistic suspiciousdistant/closecasual
Unfamiliar/familiarharsh bossy condescending cynical / 7How to answer qu 4
•Underline key words in the question.
•Use the bullet points.
•Convey means to communicate. You can comment on language (words, sentences and techniques) and structure.
•Write an overview statement.
•Choose a good quote from one of the sources (short, relevant and with a good word or technique you can comment on).
•Choose one word, think of a synonym to explain it then PETER or PEA saying what feelings the writer is trying to get across and how.
•Use a comparison word and do the same thing with the next source. Eg In Source B however the father… / 8 Words that show Inference:
•This implies…
•This suggests…
•This makes the character sound…
•This make the reader feel…
•This creates an atmosphere…
•We can infer that…
•This might mean that…
•This appears to…
•The writer hints that…
•This highlights… / 9 / 10Writing a Persuasive essay:
  • Clear opening expressing a view
  • Give your evidence (facts, opinions, statistics, anecdotes)
  • Address the counterargument
  • Use connectives to link ideas eg Firstly, for example, as a result
  • Conclusion

11 / 12 / 13Writing a Leaflet:
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Characteristics of a broadsheet newspaper article:
  • Headline
  • Strapline
  • Clear opening stating views
  • Facts and opinions
Quote an expert / 15When you proof read check:
  • Does it make sense
  • Have I put paragraphs in? If not//
  • Have I got a variety of sentence types? If not add a short sentence and a rhetorical question.
  • POSH WORDS. Have I got at least 5 interesting words.
  • Punctuation: double check your full stops (no comma splices!) and make sure you have used at least 5 types of punctuation
Check for connectives. Use at least 3.