GCSE English Language Paper 2 Masterclass - Paper 2 Question 5

In this focused and practical session, I’ll guide students through everything they need to succeed on the 40-mark writing task in Paper 2, Question 5. 

Here's what we’ll cover:

✅ Understanding the Mark Scheme – We break down the assessment objectives and use real insights from the exam board’s own examiner reports to understand what top responses do well.

✅ Effective Planning Strategies – Students will explore different planning approaches to suit various tasks and learn how to organise their writing effectively.

✅ Techniques that Impress – We’ll cover the use of high-level punctuation, sophisticated vocabulary, and a range of rhetorical devices suited to different audiences, text types, and purposes.

✅ Engaging Openings and Cyclical Structures – I’ll model how to hook a reader from the very first sentence and how to use structural techniques to create a powerful sense of cohesion.

✅ Exam Practice – Students will respond to a past paper question with support and guidance.