GCSE English Language Paper 2 Overview
By now hopefully you will be aware that achieving top marks in this exam is all about revision, but revision in terms of knowing exactly what to expect on each paper, what the examiner is expecting from you in your answers and mastering the underpinning skills required to achieve the best possible outcome in each question.
Language Paper 2 is the “non-fiction” paper, and is all about exploring writers’ viewpoints and perspectives. It is divided into two sections:
Section A: Reading
- Here you will be assessed on the quality of your reading skills based on two non-fiction texts
- 40 marks
Section B: Writing
- Here you will be assessed on the quality of your writing to present a viewpoint
- 40 marks
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There are five Assessment Objectives for this paper. These are the skills which you will be assessed on:
Section A |
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AO1 |
Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas |
AO2 |
Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support their views |
AO3 |
Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed, across two or more texts |
Section B |
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AO5 |
Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts This is referred to as content and organisation |
AO6 |
Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation This is referred to as technical accuracy |