Paper 2 Directed Writing And Composition: A Full Guide
Overview
Paper 2 is the writing exam. In two hours you answer two questions: one directed-writing task that everyone does, and one composition of your choice, either descriptive or narrative. There is no body of facts to revise here. What is being marked is how well you can shape ideas for a reader, organise them, and write with accurate, varied, well-chosen language. That is a craft, and like any craft it rewards a writer who knows exactly what the task wants before the pen moves.
This guide takes you through both sections. You will see the exact mark splits (Section A is one question in two parts giving 15 marks for content from reading and 25 for the quality of writing; Section B gives all 40 marks for your writing), what each task expects, the difference between describing and narrating that examiners watch for, a timing plan, a model directed-writing approach and a model plan for each composition type. Get the architecture clear and you will spend the exam writing well rather than guessing what is wanted.
Objectives
- Understand the structure of the Directed Writing and Composition paper.
- Plan and write a strong Section A directed-writing response and a Section B composition.
- Manage time, length and accuracy to meet the assessment criteria for content and for writing.
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- How is Paper 2 structured? A. One composition only, 80 marks B. Two sections: Directed Writing (compulsory) and one Composition, 40 marks each C. Three compositions of 27 marks each D. A reading paper of 80 marks Answer: B
- How are the 40 marks for Section A Directed Writing split? A. 20 reading + 20 writing B. 25 reading + 15 writing C. 15 content (reading) + 25 writing D. 10 reading + 30 writing Answer: C
- Which describes the Section B Composition marking? A. All 40 marks reward your writing B. 24 content + 16 accuracy C. 20 content + 20 style D. 15 reading + 25 writing Answer: A
- Which feature best suits a descriptive composition rather than a narrative one? A. A clear plot with a turning point B. Sustained sensory detail and mood with little or no plot C. Credible dialogue between characters D. A resolution that ends the story Answer: B
- In Section A, which approach earns the reading marks? A. Copying ideas straight from the texts B. Summarising one text in full C. Evaluating and developing ideas from both texts in your own words D. Ignoring the texts and giving your own opinion Answer: C
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