Transactional writing (Paper 2 Section B)
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How do you write a transactional piece that matches its form, purpose and audience and earns the AO5 and AO6 marks under exam time?
- Matching form, purpose and audience in transactional writing for Paper 2 Section B (AO5), reading the task to identify the required form, the purpose and the audience, and adapting tone, style and register to all three.
How to match form, purpose and audience in transactional writing on Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 Section B: reading the task for the required form, purpose and audience, and adapting tone, style and register to all three so the writing earns the AO5 marks.
9 min answer → - Using persuasive and rhetorical techniques in transactional writing for Paper 2 Section B (AO5), deploying devices such as direct address, the rule of three, rhetorical questions and emotive language to influence the reader, with control rather than for their own sake.
How to use persuasive and rhetorical techniques in transactional writing on Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 Section B: deploying direct address, the rule of three, rhetorical questions and emotive language with control to influence the reader and earn the AO5 marks.
9 min answer → - Planning and proofreading transactional writing for Paper 2 Section B (AO5 and AO6), planning a clear structure before writing and reserving time to proofread for the technical accuracy marks on the 40-mark task.
How to plan and proofread transactional writing on Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 Section B: planning a clear structure before writing for the AO5 organisation marks, and reserving time to proofread for the 16 AO6 accuracy marks on the 40-mark task.
8 min answer → - Writing articles and reviews for Paper 2 Section B (AO5), using the conventions of each form (headline, engaging opening, structured argument, memorable close for an article; judgement and recommendation for a review) to serve purpose and audience.
How to write articles and reviews for Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 Section B: using the conventions of each form (headline and structure for an article, judgement and recommendation for a review) to serve the purpose and audience and earn the AO5 marks.
9 min answer → - Writing letters and speeches for Paper 2 Section B (AO5), using the conventions of each form (greeting, structure and sign-off for a letter; direct address, rhetoric and call to action for a speech) to serve purpose and audience.
How to write letters and speeches for Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 Section B: using the conventions of each form (greeting, structure and sign-off for a letter; direct address, rhetoric and a call to action for a speech) to serve the purpose and audience and earn the AO5 marks.
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