English Language: Paper 2 – Section A PERSPECTIVE READING Q2: Comparative Summary

Q2 MARK SCHEME LEVEL DESCRIPTORS Level 4 Perceptive, detailed Offers perceptive interpretation of both texts Synthesises evidence between texts Selects judicious range of quotations from both texts Level 3 Clear, relevant 5-6 marks Begins to interpret both texts Demonstrates clear connections between texts Selects relevant quotations/ references from both texts to support response Level 2 Some, attempts 3-4 marks Attempts some inference from one/ both texts Attempts to link evidence between texts Selects some quotations/ references; not always supporting (from both texts) Level 1 Simple, limited 1-2 marks Shows simple awareness of difference(s) Offers paraphrase rather than inference Makes simple or no links between texts Simple reference or textual details from one/ both texts

What are the keywords in the question? Read the two texts which discuss the tragic story of HMS Titanic. Use details from both sources. Write a summary of the similarities in emotions displayed in both texts. What are the keywords in the question? Highlight together

Source 5: HMS Titanic, A Survivor’s Story Read through Source 5 Highlight any explicit references to the speaker’s emotions Re-read the source. What else can be inferred about the speaker’s emotions through: Her actions Her use of language Her use of punctuation Highlight any instances, and annotate in the margin. Feedback together.

Source 6: Titanic Centenary Article Read through Source 6 Highlight any references to emotions from any people mentioned. How are they similar and/or different? Read over Source 6. What inferences can be made about emotions, based on the language/punctuation used? Highlight any instances, and annotate in the margin. Feedback together.

Q2 Using details from both source, write a summary of the similarities in emotions displayed in both texts. Remember: 2 x Comparative PEE Paragraphs – no language analysis in any detail, only inference. Comparative connectives Quotes from both texts