1. English Language: Paper 2 – Section A PERSPECTIVE READING Q2: Comparative Summary

2. Q2 MARK SCHEME LEVEL DESCRIPTORS Level 4 Perceptive, detailed
Offers perceptive interpretation of both texts
Synthesises evidence between texts
Selects judicious range of quotations from both texts
Level 3
Clear, relevant
5-6 marks
Begins to interpret both texts
Demonstrates clear connections between texts
Selects relevant quotations/ references from both texts to support response
Level 2
Some, attempts
3-4 marks
Attempts some inference from one/ both texts
Attempts to link evidence between texts
Selects some quotations/ references; not always supporting (from both texts)
Level 1
Simple, limited
1-2 marks
Shows simple awareness of difference(s)
Offers paraphrase rather than inference
Makes simple or no links between texts
Simple reference or textual details from one/ both texts

3. What are the keywords in the question?
Read the two texts which discuss the tragic story of HMS Titanic.
Use details from both sources. Write a summary of the similarities in emotions displayed in both texts.
What are the keywords in the question?
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4. Source 5: HMS Titanic, A Survivor’s Story
Read through Source 5
Highlight any explicit references to the speaker’s emotions
Re-read the source. What else can be inferred about the speaker’s emotions through:
Her actions
Her use of language
Her use of punctuation
Highlight any instances, and annotate in the margin.
Feedback together.

5. Source 6: Titanic Centenary Article
Read through Source 6
Highlight any references to emotions from any people mentioned. How are they similar and/or different?
Read over Source 6. What inferences can be made about emotions, based on the language/punctuation used?
Highlight any instances, and annotate in the margin.
Feedback together.

6. Q2
Using details from both source, write a summary of the similarities in emotions displayed in both texts.
Remember:
2 x Comparative PEE Paragraphs – no language analysis in any detail, only inference.
Comparative connectives
Quotes from both texts