Paper 2 English Language

How many questions are there on Paper 2 English Language?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

How many texts do you have to read for Paper 2?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What do you have to do in Question 1?

• Summarise the differences between two texts

• Write down four bits of information about one of the texts

• Pick out 4 TRUE statements about one of the texts and colour in the circles

• Write about the use of language in one text

What do you have to do in Question 2 on Paper 2?

• Pick out four bits of information about an extract and write them down

• Explain the different viewpoints of the writers

• Summarise the differences between the texts

• Write about the use of language in one of the texts

What do you have to do in Question 3 of Paper 2?

• Summarise the differences between the texts

• Colour in four true statements

• Explain the viewpoints of the writers

• Explain how the writers use language in one of the texts

What do you have to do in Question 4 of Paper 2?

• Explain the different viewpoints of the two writers

• Pick out 4 bits of information and write them down

• Colour in 4 circles showing TRUE statements

• Write a letter/article/speech showing your point of view

What do you have to do in Question 5 of Paper 2?

• Colour in the circles of four TRUE statements

• Summarise the differences between two texts

• Write an article/letter/speech arguing your point of view

• Write about the writer's use of language in one text

'The expert skiers rushed down the mountain at break-neck speed trying to avoid the avalanche that was destroying everything in its path. The man made it to the edge but the woman was caught up in the rushing snow and was struck by a rock, leaving her unconscious and buried completely. She was barely alive.'

Pick out one TRUE statement

• The skiers were not experienced

• The woman nearly made it to the edge

• The snow knocked her unconscious

• She was still alive

How often should you P.E.E?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What is a 'point?' (the 'P' of P.E.E.)

• A statement which makes clear your idea

• A quotation

• An explanation of your idea in some detail

• Retelling the story