PAPER 2

• What is the name of Paper 2?

  Writers' viewpoints and perspectives
• Name two aspects about the two reading sources in this Paper.

  Non fictional texts and from either 19th, 20th or 21st century
• What order do I answer the questions?

  Start with Q5, Q4, Q3, Q2, and Q1?
• How long should i spend reading the two sources?

  Around 10 minutes - read carefully and do not rush this.
• What is Q2 and how many marks?

  Writing a summary and 8 marks
• State four things to include for Q2


  Highlight at least two differences/ Make sure the statements link/Embed short quotations/Make an inference from each difference/Use linking words eg however, contrastingly
• What is Q3 and how many marks is it worth?

  Analysing language + 12 marks
• What are the question prompts for Q3?

  How - what- why/ · HOW does the writer influence / persuade / describe (method or idea)?· WHAT parts of the text present that idea?· WHY do those parts of the text present that idea?
• How many points should you make for Q3?

  Aim to make three points
• What should you do to improve your analysis for this Q3 (two things)?

  Fully explain the effect of each word, phrase or method (e.g. This has the effect...)/ Try to identify an additional effect for each word, phrase or method (e.g. Another effect of...)
• List four analytical verbs


  Suggests / implies / creates an image of / has connotations of...
• What are you required to do in Q4?

  Compare the writers perspectives
• What are the two key questions to address in this question?

  What and How: · WHAT is the writer's perspective?· WHAT parts of the text convey this perspective?· HOW do those parts of the text convey this perspective (methods)?· HOW does this compare to the other writer's perspective? (also needs WHAT, WHAT, HOW)
• Are the perspectives of the writers usually opposite?


  No, it is more nuanced than this; look for subtle differences and remember to make inferences from each difference you have identified.
• How long should you spend on Q4 and how many marks is it worth?

  20 minutes + 16 marks
• How is Question 4 different to Question 2?

  This is a comparison of attitudes or opinions - •It's about what the writer is thinking, feeling, imagining, experiencing.•It's about the methods they choose to show those thoughts, feelings, imaginings and experiences and not a comparison of the sources.
• Should you analyse in Q4?

  Yes! Part of this question requires you to iidentify the method: what language/techniques the writer uses to express their viewpoint and:Explain: analyse the impact of the language/techniques on the reader.
• List five comparative connectives

  Whereas, Alternatively, On the other hand, Equally, In the same way
• What are the five forms of writing for Q5?

  letter, speech, article, essay, leaflet
• What is a persona for Q5?

  To write from the point of view of a particular individual who would have strong views on this issue e.g a parent, a professional, a teenager etc
• Do you need to analyse for Q2?


  No, just quote and infer
• State five verbs of inference

  implies/indicates/exemplifies/highlights/alludes to/insinuates
• State ways to express a difference for Q2

  Contrasts with/opposes/ differs from
• What five punctuation marks could you include in a Q5 response?

  Colon, Semi colon, dashes, exclamation mark, parentheses