1. English Language Paper 2: Question 2
Discuss the image: what can students infer.
Get students to focus on the small details rather than the obvious details.
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.
Greenwich Fair
Point
Evidence from the source
Inference
Things to do
Attitudes of the crowds
Attitudes of the writer
Actions of the crowd
Setting
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. What discourse marker could link the two sentences together?
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 Level Skills Descriptor Level 4 Perceptive, detailed
Shows a detailed understanding of differences between the information
Offers perceptive interpretations of both texts
Synthesizes evidence between texts
Selects judicious range of quotations from both texts
Level 3
Clear, relevant
5-6 marks
Shows a clear understanding of differences between the information
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
Identifies some differences between the information
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

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 realise or appreciate about the ideas explored?
Copy the PEI structure into your exercise books/flashcard
WAGOLL- What a good one looks like

10. Student Examples Based 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.
Student B is a level 3

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.
Student B is a level 3

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 Level 4 Perceptive, detailed 7-8 marks
Skills Descriptor
Level 4
Perceptive, detailed
7-8 marks
Shows a detailed understanding of differences between the information
Offers perceptive interpretations of both texts
Synthesizes evidence between texts
Selects judicious range of quotations from both texts
Level 3
Clear, relevant
5-6 marks
Shows a clear understanding of differences between the information
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
Identifies some differences between the information
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
Level
Skills Descriptor
Level 4
Perceptive, detailed
7-8 marks
Shows a detailed understanding of differences between the information
Offers perceptive interpretations of both texts
Synthesizes evidence between texts
Selects judicious range of quotations from both texts

15. Self Assessment Level Skills Descriptor Level 4 Perceptive, detailed
7-8 marks
Shows a detailed understanding of differences between the information
Offers perceptive interpretations of both texts
Synthesizes evidence between texts
Selects judicious range of quotations from both texts
Level 3
Clear, relevant
5-6 marks
Shows a clear understanding of differences between the information
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
Identifies some differences between the information
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
Students self assess their own work.

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