English Language – Paper 2 (Writing)

AND APPLY WHAT YOU LEARN TODAY!!! SO, WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO? Give your responses to two writing tasks: Formal Letter / Informal Letter / Speech / Report / Review / Article… Write each response in 30 minutes: – 5 minutes to plan – 20 minutes to write - 5 minutes to check at the end. Read the task instructions carefully, think about your response and try to be original. REMEMBER AND APPLY WHAT YOU LEARN TODAY!!!

WHAT CAN I DO TO IMPRESS THE EXAMINER AND GET TOP MARKS ? Consider the task and be clear on your own viewpoint. Really think about your audience and try to reach them through the style , words and examples you give. Put detail /information /examples in your answer. Use paragraphing and structure to make your answer stronger. SHOW OFF – by creating deliberate effects with punctuation , sentence lengths and posh words or something unique!

SHOWING OFF Personal stories – My Aunty.. my friend.. Our Neighbour EXCLAMATION MARKS !!! QUESTION MARKS ?? Short sentences / one word sentences - Let us consider this. Listen! Amazing! Shocking! Stop and think! PLAY AROUND WITH WORDS. USE WORDS FROM THE QUESTION. CREATE PUNS – DOUBLE MEANINGS I WE YOU THEY Personal Pronouns Personal stories – My Aunty.. my friend.. Our Neighbour Lies + blags = make stuff up Facts Research Surveys A recent survey of all pupils revealed 89% want to see this happen. Alliteration – wonderful, worldwide web Simile – I believe in this as much as... Rhetorical questions – could you live this way?

Before you begin to answer, make sure that you… F L A P

orm F _______________Report_________________________ Make sure that you are aware of what form the answer requires. It may be any of the above or more. How will you alter your writing for each of these forms? What do they need?

Make sure you know how to structure and present your writing. ayout L BULLET POINTS HEADINGS Sub headings ADDRESS / DATE Dear ......... Make sure you know how to structure and present your writing.

A udience Who are your writing for? Who do you want to interest? Your school? A headmaster? The general public? Who else could you be writing for? How will you alter your writing for each of these different audiences?

P urpose OR ARGUE, PERSUADE, ADVISE ANALYSE, REVIEW, COMMENT Writing to…. ARGUE, PERSUADE, ADVISE OR ANALYSE, REVIEW, COMMENT

Click ‘?’ to FLAP this question. 8. A recent newspaper article has claimed that in the age of the internet we no longer need schools. Write a letter to the newspaper arguing your point of view. Mrs Daly 2009

Layout: my address, the date, Dear Editor, PURPOSE: Argue FORM: Letter Layout: my address, the date, Dear Editor, AUDIENCE: Editor and newspaper readers PURPOSE: Argue Writing to ARGUE, PERSUADE, ADVISE 8. A recent newspaper article has claimed that in the age of the internet we no longer need schools. Write a LETTER to the newspaper arguing your point of view. Mrs Daly 2009

LET’S TRY THOSE THINGS NOW...... HERE’S THE EXAM QUESTION........... You have to give a talk to your class with the title ‘Mobile phones : a blessing or a curse? Write what you would say.

TRY TO FLAP NOW......... Here are some exam questions –FLAP each question. You have a friend or relative who is considering moving abroad. Write a letter giving your opinions. You have been asked by the school council to write a report suggesting how your school’s facilities could be improved. Write the report. A travel magazine has asked for articles about places that offer a good holiday in Britain or abroad. Write an article based on your place of choice. Mrs Daly 2009