paper 2

• How long is the total exam time?

  1 hour 45 minutes
• How long is Section A: Reading?

  45 minutes
• How long is Section B: Writing?

  45 minutes
• How much flex time is allocated?

  15 minutes
• What types of texts are used in Section A: Reading?

  • Two non-fiction texts
  • One from the 19th century
  • One from the 20th/21st century
• How many true/false statements must be selected in Question 1?

  4
• What is the time allocation for Question 1?

  ~5 minutes
• What should you do when shading boxes in Question 1?

  Shade the boxes carefully
• What should you avoid doing in Question 1?

  Don’t infer — stick to surface-level facts
• What is required in Question 2?

  Identify clear differences between texts
• How many marks is Question 2 worth?

  8
• What type of connectives should be used in Question 2?

  Comparative connectives
• What is a Grade 9 tip for Question 2?

  Infer differences in tone/attitude, not just facts
• What is the focus of Question 3?

  Language analysis of one source
• How many marks is Question 3 worth?

  12
• What should be analyzed in Question 3?

  How language is used to create effect
• What structure should be used in Question 3?

  3 PEEL paragraphs
• What is a Grade 9 tip for Question 3?

  Explore subtleties — multiple meanings
• What is the focus of Question 4?

  Comparison of viewpoints and methods
• How many marks is Question 4 worth?

  16
• How many comparative paragraphs should be used in Question 4?

  3–4 comparative paragraphs
• What connectives should be used in Question 4?

  Connectives like similarly, in contrast
• What methods should be compared in Question 4?

  Tone, structure, word choice, rhetoric
• What is a Grade 9 tip for Question 4?

  Be evaluative — explain why methods shape viewpoint
• What type of writing is required in Section B?

  Transactional writing
• How many marks is Question 5 worth?

  40
• How long should be spent writing in Question 5?

  45 minutes
• What types of writing might be asked in Question 5?

  • Article
  • Letter
  • Speech
  • Other transactional forms
• What are some possible purposes for writing in Question 5?

  Argue, persuade, explain, advise, inform
• What is a less common purpose for writing in Question 5?

  Describe
• What are the Grade 9 writing tips for Question 5?

  • Use DAFOREST techniques
  • Vary tone for audience and purpose
  • Include clear structure
  • Check SPaG (spelling, punctuation, grammar)
• What does DAFOREST stand for?

  Direct address, Anecdote, Facts, Opinion, Rhetorical Qs, Emotive language, Statistics, Triples
• What should be included in the structure of writing for Question 5?

  Engaging intro, logical development, impactful conclusion
• What type of language should be used in writing for Question 5?

  Mix of formal/informal language