Language Paper 2 HACK SHEET

This page outlines strategies for English Language Paper 2, emphasizing transactional writing and comparative analysis skills.

Question 5: Transactional Writing

As with Paper 1, this question should be attempted first, with 45 minutes allocated. The guide emphasizes:

• Planning using 'because... but... so'
• Utilizing A FOREST PIE writing techniques
• Varied punctuation and paragraph lengths
• Diverse sentence starters
• Attention to GAP (Genre, Audience, Purpose)

Highlight: Every sentence should incorporate a technique, and students should pay close attention to the specific task requirements.

Question 4: Compare Attitudes or Perspectives

This question should be attempted second, with 16-18 minutes allocated. It requires three PEEKER paragraphs, focusing on comparing ideas, thoughts, and feelings between two sources.

Question 3: Language Analysis

Allocated 12 minutes, this question asks for three PEEKER paragraphs analyzing language use in the sources.

Vocabulary: Key terminology to use includes simile, metaphor, alliteration, repetition, statistic, and opinion.

Question 2: Comparative Summary

This question should be attempted fourth, with 10 minutes allocated. It requires three PEE paragraphs comparing key points from each source, using comparative language.

Example: Comparative language includes terms like "similarly," "on the other hand," "whereas," and "likewise."

Question 1: Four True Statements

This should be attempted last, with only 2-3 minutes allocated. The task is to identify four true statements from a list of 7-8, including both explicit and implicit information.

Highlight: This guide provides a structured approach to tackling English Language Paper 1 and English Language Paper 2, offering specific strategies and time management tips for each question.

Language Paper 1 HACK SHEET

This page provides a comprehensive guide for tackling English Language Paper 1, focusing on creative writing techniques and question-specific strategies.

Question 5: Creative Writing

The guide recommends attempting this question first, allocating 45 minutes to produce 1½ to 2 pages of writing. It emphasizes the use of various English Language Paper 1 creative writing techniques, including:

• Descriptive writing techniques
• Full range of punctuation
• Varied paragraph lengths
• Diverse sentence starters (verb, adverb, inverted simile, triple)
• Changing focus and perspective

Example: The guide provides a structured approach to sentence composition:

1. Verb start
2. Simile
3. Semi-colon
4. Minor sentence with exclamation
5. Alliteration
6. Anadiplosis

Highlight: Every sentence should incorporate a technique, following a slow writing plan to ensure quality and variety.

Question 4: Own Opinion

This question should be attempted second, with 20-22 minutes allocated. The PEEKER structure is recommended for three paragraphs, focusing on agreement or disagreement with a given statement.

Definition: PEEKER stands for Point, Evidence, Explain, Key word, Effect, Reader.

Question 2: Language Analysis

Allocated 10 minutes, this question requires 2-3 PEEKERS with main quotes, keywords, and supporting quotations.

Question 3: Structure Analysis

Also allocated 10 minutes, this question asks for three PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) paragraphs focusing on the beginning, development, and end of the extract.

Vocabulary: Structural terminology to use includes setting, character, weather, shift, focus (wide/narrow), and narrative perspective.

Question 1: Retrieval

This should be attempted last, with only 2-3 minutes allocated. The task is to write four full sentences about what you learn, including quotations from the text.