GCSE Language Paper 2 (Ed Excel)

How long is the English Language Paper 2 exam (without extra time)?

• 1 Hour 55 minutes

• 2 hours

• 2 hours 5 minutes

• 2 hours 15 minutes

Put these sections of the exam in the correct order.

• Transactional Writing

• Proofreading Time

• Non Fiction Text Two Questions

• Non Fiction Text One Questions

• Comparison Questions 7 A & B

Match the question to the number of marks available and suggested time you should spend answering.

• 40 marks

  40 - 45 minutes

• Question 7A (Comparison)

• 14 marks

  15-20 minutes

• Question 7B

  (Comparison)

• 6 marks

  6 minutes

• Transactional Writing

• 15 Marks

  15-20 Minutes

• Question 3 and Question 6 (Text 1 & 2)

It is suggested that you use the SITE acronym to help you answer question 6B. What does SITE stand for?

(a)  

You only get marks for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar for one question in Paper 2. Which question is it?

• Question 6 (the SITE one)

• Question 7 A

• Question 7 B

• Question 8: Transactional Writing

In questions 3 and 6 ( 15 marks, 15-20 minutes), how many points/paragraphs are you advised to write?

• 2-3

• 3-4

• 4-5

• 5-6

What important verb beginning with E is the key focus on question 6 and requires you to use words such as skilfully, effectively or persuasively?

(a)  

There are five types of text that you might be asked to write for the transactional writing. What are they?

How do the marks break down between Section A of the exam (two non-fiction texts) and Section B (transactional writing)?

• A 56 B 40

• A 40 B 56

• A 50 B 50

• A 70 B 30

PAF can be a useful acronym for the Transactional Writing. What does it stand for?

• Please Ask Frank

• Part A, Analyse, Form

• Propose, Adapt, Focus

• Purpose, Audience, Format