Paper 2 - Section B (discursive/argumentative writing)
Please view this website and work through the three different sections (argue, persuade, advise) and activities:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/english/writing/argue_persuade_advise/revise1.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/english/writing/argue_persuade_advise/revise1.shtml
GCSE Writing Rubric
In the UK, a rubric is called a mark scheme. Take a look at this mark scheme and be aware of the different 'purposes' e.g. writing to describe. We will start focusing on this after the holidays.
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Newspaper articles
I have picked the same story written in a number of different newspapers. Read the articles and see if you can spot any differences in their attitude or writing style.
The Daily Mail - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2050438/Yue-Yue-brain-dead-run-twice-ignored-18-people.html
Gulf Today - http://gulftoday.ae/portal/70df80dd-569d-40b1-aed6-962379a6814a.aspx
CNN - http://newsstream.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/17/china-shock-bystanders-caught-on-tape-ignoring-2-year-old-accident-victim/
The Daily Mail - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2050438/Yue-Yue-brain-dead-run-twice-ignored-18-people.html
Gulf Today - http://gulftoday.ae/portal/70df80dd-569d-40b1-aed6-962379a6814a.aspx
CNN - http://newsstream.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/17/china-shock-bystanders-caught-on-tape-ignoring-2-year-old-accident-victim/
Writing to Persuade: Tiger Chocolates
Please print, read and bring with you to the next lesson (26/10/11).
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Paper 2: Brief summary
- 50%
- 2 hours
AO2: A knowledge and understanding of the features of English language.
AO3: The ability to write clearly, accurately and effectively for a particular purpose or audience.
- 2 hours
- Answer one question from each section:
- Section A: Narrative/Descriptive/Imaginative Writing
- Section B: Discursive/Argumentative Writing
- Word count: 600-900 words for each section
AO2: A knowledge and understanding of the features of English language.
AO3: The ability to write clearly, accurately and effectively for a particular purpose or audience.