Introduction to English Language Paper 2 Question 5

Introduction to… English Language: Paper 2, Question 5 – 40 Marks AO 5: Communicate clearly and imaginatively, adapting tone, style and register for different purposes and audiences. Ideas must be organised and structured. AO 6: Candidates must use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Learning Objective: TBAT explain the key components of Paper 2, Question 5.

Introduction to… English Language: Paper 2, Question 5 What form are you being asked to write in e. g. a newspaper article? Paper 2, Question 5 – 40 Marks You will need to use the right tone, suitable for the required form whilst explaining your point of view. AO 5 & AO 6 Communicate clearly and imaginatively, adapting tone, style and register for different purposes and audiences. Ideas must be organised and structured. Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect. What grammatical features and ambitious vocabulary will you use to make your writing effective? Learning Objective: TBAT explain the key components of Paper 2, Question 5.

Paper 2, Question 5 is a question which requires you to write for a certain purpose and audience. It tests you on AO 5 and AO 6 which is your ability to: ‘Communicate clearly and imaginatively, adapting tone, style and register for different purposes and audiences. Ideas must be organised and structured. Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect. ’ It is worth 40 marks on the paper out of 80. Overall it is worth 25% of your language GCSE. AQA advise you to spend approx. 40 minutes completing this question. Learning Objective: TBAT explain the key components of Paper 2, Question 5.

What will a question look like? An example question could be: Question 05: 'Homework has no value. Some students get it done for them; some don’t do it at all. Students should be relaxing in their free time. ' Write an article for a broadsheet newspaper in which you explain your point of view on this statement. (24 marks for content and organisation 16 marks for technical accuracy) (Total 40 marks) Learning Objective: TBAT explain the key components of Paper 2, Question 5.

What will a question look like? Paper 2, Question 5 will give you a statement. An example question could be: Question 05: 'Homework has no value. Some students get it done for them; some don’t do it at all. Students should be relaxing in their free time. ‘ Write an article for a broadsheet newspaper in which you explain your point of view on this statement. (24 marks for content and organisation 16 marks for technical accuracy) (Total 40 marks) You are marked on two separate skills: content and organisation and technical accuracy. Learning Objective: TBAT explain the key components of Paper 2, Question 5. You will always be asked to write for a certain purpose and audience.

Paper 2, Question 5 – Key Requirements Paper 2 Question 5 requires you to • write in a compelling and convincing way. • match the purpose to audience. • use an ambitious range of vocabulary, sentence structures and punctuation. You need to ensure your CONTENT is: • convincing and assured. • You need to ensure your ORGANISATION: • includes a range of convincing and complex ideas. • Includes linked paragraphs and integrated discourse markers. You need to write in a meaningful, effective and imaginative way… Learning Objective: TBAT explain the key components of Paper 2, Question 5.

Paper 2, Question 5 – Key Requirements You need to be TECHNICALLY ACCURATE This means you must: Ensure your sentences are correctly punctuated. Use a wide range of punctuation correctly. Employ a variety of sentence forms. Use Standard English. Check that spellings are correct. Use an extensive and ambitious vocabulary. Learning Objective: TBAT explain the key components of Paper 2, Question 5.

Advice for Teachers Remind students that the form may be: • An article • A letter • A speech • A leaflet • A blog • An internet page • A radio script • Therefore, they need a quick “way in” to demonstrate the form and adapt tone to purpose.

• edsd This achieved a Level 3 for Content and Organisation: 13 marks. Communication is mostly successful with some use of paragraphs and a sustained attempt to control tone and register. Vocabulary chosen for effect takes the response just into Lower Level 3. It achieved a Level 3 for Technical Accuracy: 10 marks. A longer piece of writing would give the opportunity to demonstrate a greater variety of sentence forms, more sophisticated vocabulary and a greater range of punctuation Total = 23/40