English Language GCSE
Paper 2
Revision Booklet
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English Language Paper 2
Blackpool & Rome
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English Language Paper 2
Blackpool & Rome
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English Language Paper 2
Blackpool & Rome
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English Language Paper 2
Childhood Homes
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English Language Paper 2
Childhood Homes
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Childhood Homes
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Phrases to Improve the Sophistication of your Analysis
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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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