English Language Paper 2: Question 2

1. English Language Paper 2: Question 2 L.O: To select and synthesise evidence from different texts.

2. Synthesis You will need to be able to summarise TWO sources and show an understanding of the differences between the information. Each writer will approach the subject with a different viewpoint of their own time, so there are going to be differences between them.

3. Main Task: Now you have gathered all your information for Source A and B, you need to synthesise it(to bring together your information), looking for differences between Glastonbury Festival and the Greenwich Fair.

4. Read Source 2 and complete the following table. Look at your Source 1 table from the last lesson, and think about how the sources differ.

5. What is a Discourse Marker? Discourse markers are words and phrases used in speaking and writing. Discourse markers show turns, joins ideas together, shows attitude, and generally controls communication. TASK: List all the discourse markers that show contrast/differences

6. alternatively • anyway • but • by contrast • differs from • elsewhere • even so • however • in contrast • in fact • in other respects • in spite of this • in that respect • instead • nevertheless • on the contrary • on the other hand • rather • though • whereas • yet

7. Glastonbury Festival is a musical event held in Somerset during the summer. ________ The Greenwich Fair was held in London and took place during the whole of Easter Monday. What discourse marker could link the two sentences together?

8. Mark Scheme

9. To ensure success for question 2, use the following steps: Ask yourself what the main focus/idea of the text is What do you think might be in the text based on the main ideas explored. Identify implicit information. Avoid explicit things (5Ws) Use the PEI structure Point – make a point about the sources Evidence- provide relevant evidence to support points made Inference- what is suggested or implied? What are you made to realiseor appreciate about the ideas explored? Copy the PEI structure into your exercise books/flashcard

10. Student ExamplesBased on the mark scheme, what level would you give each example? Why is Student B’s response better? Student A Glastonbury festival is a musical event held in Somerset during the summer. It is described as muddy and rainy. The Greenwich Fair was held in London and took place during the whole of Easter Monday. Event goers seemed to have fun at both events. Student B Both Glastonbury Festival and the Greenwich Fair are celebrations that attract many people, however they differ in many ways. Even though the weather made it seem like a ‘scene of near-total devastation’, the crowd described Glastonbury as having a ‘very safe, family-friendly atmosphere’, which shows that the event caters to all regardless of age. This may give party- going parents the reassurance that their children will be protected, and the impression that it is a place where all the family can enjoy the festivities stress-free. Whereas, Dickens description of the Greenwich Fair with the ‘screams of women…the firing of pistols…the bellowing of speaking-trumpets’ sets a chaotic and dangerous atmosphere to the day of entertainment, suggesting that it would unsafe for younger members, unlike Glastonbury.

11. WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) Student B Both Glastonbury Festival and the Greenwich Fair are celebrations that attract many people, however they differ in many ways. Even though the weather made it seem like a ‘scene of near-total devastation’, the crowd described Glastonbury as having a ‘very safe, family-friendly atmosphere’, which shows that the event caters to all regardless of age. This may give party- going parents the reassurance that their children will be protected, and the impression that it is a place where all the family can enjoy the festivities stress-free. Whereas, Dickens description of the Greenwich Fair with the ‘screams of women…the firing of pistols…the bellowing of speaking-trumpets’ sets a chaotic and dangerous atmosphere to the day of entertainment, suggesting that it would unsafe for younger members, unlike Glastonbury. Point- make a point of comparison between the texts Evidence- embed a quote to support your point Inference- offer a perceptive interpretation Point of difference- Highlight a difference between the first source and second source. Evidence- embed a quote to support your point Inference- offer a perceptive interpretation

12. Independent Task Q2. You need to refer to Source A and Source B for this question. The things to see and do at Glastonbury Festival and Greenwich Fair are different. Use details from both sources to write a summary of the differences. Checklist: Ask yourself what the main focus/idea of the text is What do you think might be in the text based on the main ideas explored. Identify implicit information. Avoid explicit things (5Ws) Use the PEI structure Point – make a point about the sources Evidence- provide relevant evidence to support points made Inference- what is suggested or implied? What are you made to realise or appreciate about the ideas explored?

13. Student Examples Now you have written your own response, look at the two examples: • Identify where they have met the Assessment Objectives • Award them a level and mark out of 8 • Be prepared to justify your grading.

14. Mark Scheme

15. Self Assessment

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