AQA NON-Fiction language PAper two
What does it involve?
You have two non-fiction source texts to read, analyse and answer questions on.
Q1 - Source A only select four true statements from a specific list of information (skill - selecting information - inference)
Q2 - Source A & B both texts summarising skills - the question directs you to what you need to summarise
Q3 - Source B only examine the effect of the language
Q4 - Source A & B whole texts comparison question with three bullet points to guide you on what elements of the text to compare
You have two non-fiction source texts to read, analyse and answer questions on.
Q1 - Source A only select four true statements from a specific list of information (skill - selecting information - inference)
Q2 - Source A & B both texts summarising skills - the question directs you to what you need to summarise
Q3 - Source B only examine the effect of the language
Q4 - Source A & B whole texts comparison question with three bullet points to guide you on what elements of the text to compare
Q2 Skills Summarising both texts:
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How to write a summary?
You should: Select information which is relevant Use quotes from both texts Information that links to the question Use your own words to explain what the quote means Select a range of words or phrases that support your points |
Q3 SkillS Examining the effect of Language:
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Refer to the terminology guide and how to use PEA effectively, plus the How to approach a language question poster on the General English Help page.
You should always: Link to the question Link to subject terminology Use quotations - short and precise from the correct section of the text Explain the meaning - explicit (obvious) and implicit (hidden) Explain the effect on the reader or the writer's intentions You could use some of these higher level skills: Link quotations with similar meanings Develop links to patterns in the language (lexical sets) Offer comments which are pertinent and highly original |
Q4 Comparison question:
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Refer to the connectives chart in the General English Help page for connectives which can help you to compare.
You should always: Cover the three bullet points Compare using quotes from both texts Use connectives of comparison Write about both source texts Select details from across the whole text (don't just focus on one part of the text) Select a range of comparative details Use subject terminology to refer to the quotes you have selected Link to the question in your answer |