paper 2

• How much time is allocated for each of the two tasks in transactional writing?

  Thirty minutes
• What is the total number of marks for the transactional writing tasks?

  40 marks
• How are the 40 marks for the transactional writing tasks divided?

  24 marks for content and 16 marks for VSSPS
• What does PAFT stand for in the context of transactional writing?

  Purpose, Audience, Format, Tone
• What should you do before starting to write in transactional writing?

  Plan four ideas
• Why is it important to consider tone in transactional writing?

  It affects the presentation through vocabulary choices
• How should you manage your time during the transactional writing tasks?

  Respond to both tasks equally
• What is recommended regarding sentence types in transactional writing?

  Vary sentence types and the way you begin your sentences
• What type of language should be used in transactional writing?

  Formal or modified formal language
• How long should paragraphs be in transactional writing?

  7 sentences
• What are some example titles or tasks for transactional writing?

  • Write a lively article about…
  • Write a letter sharing your views about…
  • Write a report for ___ about…
  • Write a review for ____ about…
  • Write a guide about/to…
  • Write a talk/speech about…
• What are some banned words in transactional writing?

  • Good
  • Bad
  • Said
  • Nice
  • Boring
  • Fine
  • Happy
  • Sad
  • OK
  • Really
• What is the first question type mentioned in the study material?

  Locate and retrieve
• What is the second question type mentioned in the study material?

  How does…
• What is the purpose of the question "Why did…"?

  To inquire about reasons behind actions or events
• What is the fourth question type mentioned in the study material?

  Thoughts and feelings
• What is the fifth question type mentioned in the study material?

  Synthesis
• What is the sixth question type mentioned in the study material?

  Comparison
• What types of questions might you get asked in an exam according to the study material?

  • Locate and retrieve
  • How does…
  • Why did…
  • Thoughts and feelings
  • Synthesis
  • Comparison
• What should your responses be like according to the study material?

  Brief and to the point
• What should you comment on when analyzing a text?

  What the author says, and their use of language and tone
• What are the two aspects of a text you should consider when commenting?

  What is said and how it is said
• What should you do with information gathered from both sources?

  Write it out in your own words
• How should you compare the writers' attitudes?

  By examining the way they get their ideas across
• What are the key components to consider when evaluating a writer's presentation?

  • The author's language
  • The author's tone
  • The ideas presented
• What is the instruction regarding the use of lists in responses?

  A list is fine
• What is the significance of the phrase "You will need to" in the study material?

  It indicates essential tasks or requirements for the exam
• What should you do when asked to compare two texts?

  Gather information from both sources
• What does "evaluate how the writer presents" imply in the context of text analysis?

  It suggests assessing the effectiveness of the writer's techniques
• What should you comment on regarding the author's use of language?

  How it contributes to the overall message
• What is the importance of tone in a text?

  It influences the reader's perception and emotional response
• How can you demonstrate understanding of both texts in your response?

  By explaining how they relate to each other
• What should you focus on when comparing the two writers' attitudes?

  Their perspectives and methods of conveying ideas
• What is the focus of AO1 in writing assessment objectives?

  Interpret information and ideas, and summarise ideas
• What does AO2 require in writing assessment objectives?

  Analyze language, form, and structure
• What is the purpose of AO3 in writing assessment objectives?

  Compare viewpoints
• What does AO4 focus on in writing assessment objectives?

  Evaluate texts
• What is the main goal of AO5 in writing assessment objectives?

  Communicate using different forms, purposes, and audiences
• What does AO6 refer to in writing assessment objectives?

  VSSPS
• What are the writing assessment objectives (AOs)?

  • AO1: Interpret information and ideas, and summarise ideas
  • AO2: Analyze language, form, and structure
  • AO3: Compare viewpoints
  • AO4: Evaluate texts
  • AO5: Communicate using different forms, purposes, and audiences; organise ideas coherently
  • AO6: VSSPS