Question 2 (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards

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Paper 2 Question 2 Skills: Summarising
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Skill 1 for Paper 2 Q2

Identify key points/main ideas from texts

Skill 2 for Paper 2 Q2

Use your own words (paraphrase)

Skill 3 for Paper 2 Q2

Write concisely - be brief, clear, to the point

Skill 4 for Paper 2 Q2

Compare & contrast - show similarities & differences

Skill 5 for Paper 2 Q2

Use logical structure - coherent & logical order

What to avoid in summaries

Copying phrases, unnecessary details, opinions

What conciseness means in summaries

Brief, clear, and to the point

What to highlight when comparing two texts

Similarities and differences in key points

Text 1's view of countryside (example)

Serene, idyllic, peaceful retreat, beautiful

Text 2's view of countryside (example)

Dull, monotonous, boring, isolated

Text 1's key attractions of countryside

Beauty of nature, slower pace of life

Text 2's drawbacks of countryside

Isolation and limited amenities

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