English Language GCSE

Paper 2

Revision Booklet

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Blackpool & Rome

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Childhood Homes

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Childhood Homes

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Childhood Homes

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Practice Section B Writing Questions

E X A M P LE 1

“These days, there is no need to travel. Television and the internet can give us all the experience of other places

we need.”

Write an ar�cle for a broadsheet newspaper where you present your views on this topic.

(24 marks for content and organisa�on

16 marks for technical accuracy)

[40 marks]

E X A M P LE 2

“Basic everyday skills like cooking, cleaning, driving and organising your finances should be on the school

curriculum.”

Write an ar�cle for an educa�onal magazine where you present your views on this topic.

(24 marks for content and organisa�on

16 marks for technical accuracy)

[40 marks]

E X A M P LE 3

“Young people today have to deal with more stress than young people have ever had to deal with.”

Write a speech to be presented to parents in which you present your views on this topic.

(24 marks for content and organisa�on

16 marks for technical accuracy)

[40 marks]

E X A M P LE 4

“Equality is now something which we can take for granted in modern society.”

Write an ar�cle for a broadsheet newspaper in which you present your views on this topic.

(24 marks for content and organisa�on

16 marks for technical accuracy)

[40 marks]

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Paper 2

Question 4 On difference of opinion between the sources is

that…

For instance we are told “…”

This suggests that / Moreover,..

dynamic verbs

abstract nouns

semantic field

past participles

present participles

modality

juxtaposition

hyperbole

stative verbs

Simpler Version of Revision Card:

revises how to write the answer by

memorising sentences prompts.

More Advanced Version of Revision Card:

revises a range of technical features you

could look for.

Paper 2

Nonfiction Writing

There is a school of thought that… ; however

Suffice it to say,…

In truth,

In point of fact,

It would be imprudent to deny that

deleterious

injurious

risky

over hasty

misguided

Revision cards for wri�ng can focus upon features you

intend to show off.

Key phrases. Impressive vocabulary.

How to Make Revision Cards

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S%&'()* B W-('(*.

F I know that I am being marked on my paragraph planning — and have ideas about

how to plan a nonfic�on piece.

F I have revised a range of ways of wri�ng introduc�ons in interes�ng ways.

F I know how to use sentence lengths and shapes to create drama.

F I have revised a full range of sentence punctua�on and know how to use each in

crea�ve wri�ng.

F I have learnt some mature phrases used in persuasive wri�ng.

F I have a bank of impressive words for “good” and “bad” learnt.

F I have prepared a list of style features I want to jot down to remind me to use them

in the assessment.

F I know the importance of checking my work and know what I need to look for

personally.

F I have made and used revision cards.

S%&'()* A R%/0(*.

F I know how to begin Ques�on 2 compare implica�ons and have opening phrases

prepared

F I know how to begin Ques�on 3 language and have opening phrases prepared.

F I know how to begin Ques�on 4 a2tude and method comparison and have opening

phrases prepared.

F I have learnt a range of technical terms for Ques�on 2 language and Ques�on 4

a2tude and method comparison and know how to use them.

F I have made and used revision cards.

F I know how to �me the 60m reading sec�on:

aim to spend about a minute per mark +2. Eg Q2 10m, Q3 14m, Q4 18m. The key

thing is that you leave longer for the ques�ons worth more marks.

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