Language Paper 2 — Q2 (summary)

What you need to know

• Q2 is a summary of differences or similarities.
• You must use both sources (and usually a specified section of each).
• Simple method (safe + high scoring):
  1. Re-read the question and underline the focus (e.g. attitudes, experiences, feelings).
  2. Draw a 2-column table: Source A / Source B.
  3. Find 3 clear points (each point must be supported by text evidence).
  4. Write 3 comparative sentences/mini-paragraphs: Both… / However A… whereas B…

Common mistakes

• Writing about only one source.
• Copying huge quotes instead of summarising.
• Making inferences that aren’t supported by the text.
• Listing points without comparing.

Self-check

• I used both sources in every point.
• Each point is a summary, not analysis of language.
• I used comparative connectives: both, similarly, whereas, however.
• My points directly answer the question focus.

Support videos

• Mr Bruff (P2 Q2 summary) search: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=aqa+english+language+paper+2+question+2+summary+mr+bruff
• Mr Everything English (P2 Q2) search: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=aqa+english+language+paper+2+question+2+mr+everything+english

Practice

• Past papers (Paper 2): https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/past-papers/gcse-english-language/aqa-paper-2/