Introduction to English Language Paper 2 Question 2

Introduction to… English Language: Paper 2, Question 2 AO 1 • Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas • Select and synthesise evidence from different texts Learning Objective: TBAT explain the key components of Paper 2, Question 2.

Paper 2, Question 2 is a question which focuses on synthesis of explicit and implicit ideas in texts. It tests you on AO 1 which is your ability to: ‘Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas & Select and synthesise evidence from different texts’ It is worth 8 marks on the paper out of 80. Overall it is worth 5% of your language GCSE. AQA advise you to spend 8 minutes completing this question. Learning Objective: TBAT explain the key components of Paper 2, Question 2.

What will a question look like? The questions requires students to find examples from both texts of how the point of connection is presented, embedding short quotations to support their response Paper 2, Question 2 will always ask you to look at both of the texts An example question could be: Question 0 2: You need to refer to source A and source B for this question. Use details from both sources. Write a summary of the differences between Eddie and Henry. [8 marks] A point of comparison will be specified in the question; this may be in relation to people, events, topics etc. Learning Objective: TBAT explain the key components of Paper 2, Question 2. Students will need to combine ideas based on both explicit and implicit ideas and information (comparison of implicit ideas enables students to access Level 2 and above)

How do I achieve a Level…? Level Skills Descriptor Level 4 Perceptive, summary 7 -8 marks Shows perceptive synthesis and interpretation of both texts: • Makes perceptive inferences from both texts • Makes judicious references/use of textual detail relevant to the focus of the question • Statements show perceptive differences between texts Level 3 Clear, relevant summary 5 -6 marks Shows clear synthesis and interpretation of both texts: • Makes clear inferences from both texts • Selects clear references/textual detail relevant to the focus of the question • Statements show clear differences between texts Level 2 Some attempts at summary 3 -4 marks Shows some interpretation from one/both texts: • Attempts some inference(s) from one/both texts • Selects some appropriate references/textual detail from one/both texts • Statements show some difference(s) between texts Level 1 Simple, limited summary 1 -2 marks Shows simple awareness from one/both texts: • Offers paraphrase rather than inference • Makes simple reference/textual details from one/both texts • Statements show simple difference between texts Level 0 No marks Candidates in this band will not have offered any differences Nothing to reward Learning Objective: TBAT explain the key components of Paper 2, Question 2. Level 4 Key Words: Synthesis – Perceptive Inferences – Judicious Differences Students should aim to identify significant points of comparison, looking at how the writers’ ideas are inferred through language. Students should use comparative connectives, such as: However, similarly, in contrast…

What does a good response look like? Mark: 7 - Level: 4 Makes perceptive inferences from both texts. Makes judicious references/use of textual detail relevant to the focus of the question Statements show perceptive differences between texts Comparison: Thoughtful appreciation of the differences between the two people in the texts, with a range of comparisons identified Supported: relevant, judicious quotations embedded into the response to evidence ideas about the comparison Inference: implicit information has been interpreted to show thoughtful appreciation of the differences presented in the texts Learning Objective: TBAT explain the key components of Paper 2, Question 2.