Paper 2: How to Answer Question 2 (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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What does Q2 ask you to summarise?
What does Q2 ask you to summarise?
Differences or similarities (and make inferences)
Marks available for Q2
Marks available for Q2
8 marks
Recommended time for Q2
Recommended time for Q2
10-15 minutes
Top skill tested in Q2
Top skill tested in Q2
Synthesis
Definition of synthesis
Definition of synthesis
Combination of ideas and evidence from different texts
How many paragraphs for Q2?
How many paragraphs for Q2?
2-3 paragraphs
How to write each paragraph in Q2
How to write each paragraph in Q2
Write about texts together in each paragraph
Example connectives for Q2
Example connectives for Q2
This differs from..., By contrast..., Whilst Source B...
Is referring to time periods a valid difference?
Is referring to time periods a valid difference?
No, not in itself
Definition of inference
Definition of inference
Drawing a conclusion based on evidence
Max marks in Q2 if you make no inferences
Max marks in Q2 if you make no inferences
2/8
What should you NOT do in Q2?
What should you NOT do in Q2?
Language analysis
When should you link back to the question in Q2?
When should you link back to the question in Q2?
Throughout, and explicit in concluding sentence