Learner Guide
Check and correct your writing to avoid errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
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Paper 2 Advice
Section A Directed Writing
Writing
- Identify the purpose and form (text type) for the task as you read the question and keep these in mind as you plan and write your answer.
- Organise your ideas before writing and plan the structure of your response carefully so that is it helpful and clear for your reader.
- For example, if you are arguing a particular point of view make sure you build your argument logically and persuasively, rather than just list ideas or track through points in the same order as the text(s).
- Use vocabulary carefully and deliberately – try to use a range of precise and appropriate words, rather than repeating the same words, using very simple words or copying vocabulary from the text(s).
- Control sentence structures, keep tenses in agreement and use connecting words/ phrases to link your ideas.
- Be aware of the audience for your response and adapt…
