Section A
Overview
Paper 2 hands you a booklet of five or six separate sources on a single modern issue and asks five questions about them in an hour. It is a different reading task from Paper 1 and it rewards a different habit. On Paper 1 you go deep into one passage. Here you move across a set of texts that disagree with each other, that were written for different readers, and that include at least one which is barely text at all.
This lesson maps the paper. Across the three Paper 2 papers measured for it, the structure did not vary once: question 1 on Source A, question 2 on Source B, question 3 on Source C, question 4 on Sources D and E together, and question 5 on Source F. Knowing that before you open the insert changes how you read it. You will also learn how to compare two sources without simply describing each one in turn, which is the single biggest source of lost marks on this paper.
Objectives
- The reading texts for Paper 2 will relate to modern world themes and issues. Some of the texts may be brief or solely visual. Texts may be fiction or non-fiction.
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Section A. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- How many texts does the specification say the Paper 2 stimulus material will consist of? A. 2 to 3 B. 3 to 4 C. 5 to 6 D. 7 to 8 Answer: C
- On all three Paper 2 papers measured, which question was the two-source question? A. Question 1 B. Question 3 C. Question 4 D. Question 5 Answer: C
- Which assessment objective strand covers collating and synthesising detail from one or more sources? A. R1 B. R2 C. R3 D. R4 Answer: B
- A question says 'Read Source D and look at Source E'. What does the change of verb most likely indicate? A. Source D is fiction B. Source D is longer than Source E C. Source E is a visual source D. Source E should be read first Answer: C
- In Source C of this lesson, which category has the widest gap between the percentage still working when discarded and the percentage repaired? A. Headphones and earbuds B. Kettles and toasters C. Mobile phones D. Power tools Answer: C
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