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English Language
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Mastering Language Paper 2 Q5
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Ewan Okecha
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Writing Newspaper Articles
Think about the last time you scrolled through news online or flicked through a paper - journalists know exactly how to grab your attention and keep you reading. Newspaper articles serve two main purposes: reporting facts directly or offering opinions through commentaries.
News reports stick to the facts using an unemotional, sophisticated tone that makes information seem reliable. Writers quote other people's viewpoints rather than expressing their own directly. Meanwhile, opinion pieces (also called columns) let writers share their personal take on events using conversational language, colloquial phrases, and rhetorical techniques like sarcasm.
Your audience matters massively here. Tabloids like The Sun focus on sensational topics with accessible language, whilst broadsheets like The Guardian target more sophisticated readers with formal journalism. If you're writing for an online audience, consider that they might be younger or have different knowledge levels.
Top tip: For Paper 2 questions, you must make your own viewpoint clear - it's called 'Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives' for a reason! Use rhetorical questions, repetition, and personal tone to make your opinion entertaining and persuasive.
Personal Writing: Diaries, Biographies and Travel
Personal writing feels completely different from news articles because it's all about capturing real human experiences and emotions. Diary entries are private and personal - you're writing to yourself, so use first person, informal language, and let your personality shine through with humour or colloquial phrases.
Biographical writing comes in two forms: autobiographies (about yourself in first person) and biographies (about others in third person). Both usually need a more formal register since they're written for wider audiences, though autobiographies can be less formal to show the writer's personality.
Travel writing is brilliant fun because it's chatty, informal, and written in first person like you're having a conversation. You need to convey your thoughts and feelings about places whilst entertaining, informing, or persuading readers. Use all five senses to create atmosphere and don't be afraid to express negative opinions if that's how you genuinely feel.
Remember: Even informal writing like diaries should use good sentence structures and Standard English - you're still showing off your writing skills to examiners!
Reports, Essays and Reviews
These formal writing types might seem boring, but they're actually powerful tools for presenting arguments and influencing decisions. Reports and essays share similar structures but serve different audiences - essays target general readers whilst reports address specific people or groups like school governors.
Both need logical structure: an introduction setting up themes, well-organised paragraphs covering different arguments, and conclusions that tie everything together with your viewpoint. Keep your tone impersonal and objective, working through pros and cons before reaching balanced conclusions.
Reviews are much more fun because they're all about your opinion! Whether you're reviewing concerts, films, or books, your job is to entertain readers whilst informing them about your experience. The publication matters hugely - a teen magazine review can be funny and informal, whilst a broadsheet newspaper review needs serious, sophisticated analysis.
Don't get bogged down describing every detail in reviews. Focus on interesting aspects, use sophisticated vocabulary, and make sure your evaluation comes through clearly. Remember, people read reviews because they genuinely want your opinion - you've got the power to influence their choices.
Key point: Reviews serve multiple purposes - they entertain, inform, and advise readers whether something's worth their time and money.
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Xander S
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Writing Newspaper Articles
Think about the last time you scrolled through news online or flicked through a paper - journalists know exactly how to grab your attention and keep you reading. Newspaper articles serve two main purposes: reporting facts directly or offering opinions through commentaries.
News reports stick to the facts using an unemotional, sophisticated tone that makes information seem reliable. Writers quote other people's viewpoints rather than expressing their own directly. Meanwhile, opinion pieces (also called columns) let writers share their personal take on events using conversational language, colloquial phrases, and rhetorical techniques like sarcasm.
Your audience matters massively here. Tabloids like The Sun focus on sensational topics with accessible language, whilst broadsheets like The Guardian target more sophisticated readers with formal journalism. If you're writing for an online audience, consider that they might be younger or have different knowledge levels.
Top tip: For Paper 2 questions, you must make your own viewpoint clear - it's called 'Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives' for a reason! Use rhetorical questions, repetition, and personal tone to make your opinion entertaining and persuasive.
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Personal Writing: Diaries, Biographies and Travel
Personal writing feels completely different from news articles because it's all about capturing real human experiences and emotions. Diary entries are private and personal - you're writing to yourself, so use first person, informal language, and let your personality shine through with humour or colloquial phrases.
Biographical writing comes in two forms: autobiographies (about yourself in first person) and biographies (about others in third person). Both usually need a more formal register since they're written for wider audiences, though autobiographies can be less formal to show the writer's personality.
Travel writing is brilliant fun because it's chatty, informal, and written in first person like you're having a conversation. You need to convey your thoughts and feelings about places whilst entertaining, informing, or persuading readers. Use all five senses to create atmosphere and don't be afraid to express negative opinions if that's how you genuinely feel.
Remember: Even informal writing like diaries should use good sentence structures and Standard English - you're still showing off your writing skills to examiners!
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Reports, Essays and Reviews
These formal writing types might seem boring, but they're actually powerful tools for presenting arguments and influencing decisions. Reports and essays share similar structures but serve different audiences - essays target general readers whilst reports address specific people or groups like school governors.
Both need logical structure: an introduction setting up themes, well-organised paragraphs covering different arguments, and conclusions that tie everything together with your viewpoint. Keep your tone impersonal and objective, working through pros and cons before reaching balanced conclusions.
Reviews are much more fun because they're all about your opinion! Whether you're reviewing concerts, films, or books, your job is to entertain readers whilst informing them about your experience. The publication matters hugely - a teen magazine review can be funny and informal, whilst a broadsheet newspaper review needs serious, sophisticated analysis.
Don't get bogged down describing every detail in reviews. Focus on interesting aspects, use sophisticated vocabulary, and make sure your evaluation comes through clearly. Remember, people read reviews because they genuinely want your opinion - you've got the power to influence their choices.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user