Tips for Cambridge IGCSE Paper 2 Extended Reading Response
Develop your response effectively for Cambridge IGCSE Paper 2 Extended Reading by following these top tips: read the passage, deconstruct the question, skim for relevant ideas, determine writing style and audience, plan your response using highlighters, and focus on content and quality of writing. Spend adequate time planning and writing your response to achieve a high score. Remember to utilize colorful language and vivid descriptions to enhance your writing.
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http://toyhq.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/3001821-product-silo2.pnghttp://toyhq.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/3001821-product-silo2.png Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading Use ideas from the text and develop them! TOP TIPS 1. Read Passage A 2. Read and deconstruct the question (work out what it wants from you). 3. Return to Passage A and skim read for ideas to use in your response (underline or tick the details that are relevant). 4. Work out which register (voice) you will be writing in. 5. Work out who you are writing to. 6. Work out why you are writing the text. 7. Use three different coloured highlighters (one for each bulletpoint) to highlight relevant information in the text. Use this to help you plan your response. 8. Take 2 minutes to plan your response REMEMBER to write in the format asked for in the question. Use the bulletpoints to help you. Make sure you have material for each bulletpoint. 9. Write your response. 10. Spend a few minutes checking your response afterwards. Remember that you get 5 marks for writing, so your use of paragraphs, spelling, punctuation, sentences and vocabulary are all important. You should spend 45 minutes on this question! A) Content (15 marks) B) Quality of writing (5 marks) Band 1: 13-15 marks Thorough reading of the passage / A range of well developed ideas applied to all parts of the question / supporting detail is incorporated into the task / there is a strong sense of purpose and approach / characters are clearly indicated. Band 1: 5 marks Language used is appropriate to the character/s / Ideas clearly expressed / wide range of interesting and effective language / writing has overall structure / may have an interesting ending. The feline is described as having great, yellow, black-slitted orbs . The writer s intention is to create the image of a monster from a fairy tale or horror story. Yellow eyes with black slits are associated with the devil. The use of the noun orbs is effective because it makes the eyes seem unnaturally large and round, alien and terrifying. This makes the reader feel trepidation. Furthermore the adjective black has connotations of darkness & evil. Keywords: content uncomfortable shy annoyed startled curious pleased blue irritated uneasy playful gloomy mean tense weird giddy sad cranky worried moody calm unhappy grumpy concerned small embarrassed relaxed guilty confident responsible jolly hurt ticked off scared bubbly lost mad afraid tickled sorry angry frightened silly ashamed fearful frisky lonely hot threatened happy down frustrated hopeless impatient shaken joyful discouraged thankful blissful grateful satisfied alive miserable fed-up dread sparkly crushed fuming panicky wonderful helpless infuriated terrified ecstatic depressed destructive horrified terrific withdrawn explosive petrified jubilant heartbroken violent delighted disappointed disgusted alarmed jolly hurt ticked off scared
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REGISTER= You need to write as both the reporter and as Julia s parents. You need to write in an appropriate style. PURPOSE= The reason why you are writing. Here it is to explain the experience. AUDIENCE= This tells you that you are writing for newspaper readers, so should write in a formal style. 1 Julia, during her recovery, fully explained her experience to her parents. A reporter for a newspaper interviews Julia s parents and asks the following three questions only: What made you choose to visit the rainforest in Ecuador with your daughter, Julia? How did Julia s accident happen, and what did she do to survive? What are your thoughts and feelings towards the Achuar people and their way of life? CONTENT =The Answers to these three questions. Write the words of the interview, beginning with the first question. Base your interview on what you have read in Passage A. Be careful to use your own words. FORM= This tells you the type of writing, i.e. an interview. Write between 1 and 2 sides, allowing for the size of your handwriting. Up to 15 marks are available for the content of your answer, and up to 5 marks for the quality of your writing. This tells you how much you should write.
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Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading http://sig-lab.com/gallery/albums/Starwars%20render/yodabi0hazard5tz.png You must link the words! Top Tips: Draw a box around each paragraph you have been asked to focus on. Identify 3-4 words or phrases from each paragraph. Annotate your highlighted words or phrases. Think about their connotations and effect. Comment on the effect on the reader. You should spend 30 minutes on this question! Band 1 Marks 9-10 Wide ranging and closely focused discussion of language with some high quality comments that add associations to words in both parts of the question, and demonstrate the writer s reasons for using them. Tackles imagery with some precision and imagination. There is clear evidence that the candidate understands how language works. Band 2 Marks 7-8 Explanations are given of appropriately selected words and phrases, and effects are identified in both parts of the question. Images are recognised as such and the response goes some way to explaining them. There is some evidence that the candidate understands how language works. This suggests This phrase implies The reader imagines This implies This noun creates The reader understands The reader feels This connotes The effect is The connotations of this adjective are The writer s intentions are to The writer has achieved a feeling of The feline is described as having great, yellow, black-slitted orbs . The writer s intention is to create the image of a monster from a fairy tale or horror story. Yellow eyes with black slits are associated with the devil. The use of the noun orbs is effective because it makes the eyes seem unnaturally large and round, alien and terrifying. This makes the reader feel trepidation. Furthermore the adjective black has connotations of darkness & evil. Keywords: Infer Deduce Interpretation Writer Intentions Reader Effect
Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading http://sig-lab.com/gallery/albums/Starwars%20render/yodabi0hazard5tz.png Year 11 Question 2 is 10 marks, so how long should you spend answering the question? Assessment Objective R4: To demonstrate understanding of how writer s achieve effects. ALWAYS BE A QUESTION ABOUT HOW A WRITER ACHIEVES EFFECTS. Question 2 usuallyonly refers only to passage 1 and WILL 5-10 minutes to find 4 power words or phrases from each paragraph and annotate. 20-25 minutes to write up into paragraphs. You are NOT marked on your SPaG! This is a question totally assessed on reading. 30 minutes in total for Question 2 Keywords: Infer Deduce Interpretation Writer Intentions Reader Effect
Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading http://sig-lab.com/gallery/albums/Starwars%20render/yodabi0hazard5tz.png Year 11 The examiner is looking for you to pick out words or phrases that carry connotations additional to general meaning, so words or phrases that have ambiguous, deeper, metaphorical or symbolic meaning. You need to focus on the power words. If you can, rather than refer to the word, use noun, adjective or adverb. This shows the examiner your knowledge of language. Although words are your key focus, you may choose to comment on grammar, punctuation, sentence length or imagery (similes, alliteration, metaphors etc) Keywords: Infer Deduce Interpretation Writer Intentions Reader Effect
Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading http://sig-lab.com/gallery/albums/Starwars%20render/yodabi0hazard5tz.png Year 11 Suggests a monster from a fairy tale or horror story; yellow eyes with black slits associated with the devil; orbs (noun) makes the eyes seem unnaturally large and round, alien and terrifying. Adjective black = darkness & evil. As she rounded the next bend, thinking about these things, she saw a startlingly large, black feline cross the road with an unhurried, sinuous, fluid movement. Its thick, sinewy shoulders suggested massive strength and speed,like that of engine pistons. As it passed, it turned to stare at her and its great, yellow, black- slitted orbs were caught in the headlights. She noticed its pricked, tufted ears and its short, coarse, raven-black coat before it turned, raising and waving its curved snake of a tail as if making a victory salute. The spectral vision dissolved into the bushes, leaving her with a thumping heart and the feeling that she had into the bushes, leaving her with a thumping heart and the feeling that she had As she rounded the next bend, thinking about these things, she saw a startlingly large, black feline cross the road with an unhurried, sinuous, fluid movement. Its thick, sinewy shoulders suggested massive strength and speed,like that of engine pistons. As it passed, it turned to stare at her and its great, yellow, black- slitted orbs were caught in the headlights. She noticed its pricked, tufted ears and its short, coarse, raven-black coat before it turned, raising and waving its curved snake of a tail as if making a victory salute. The spectral vision dissolved As she rounded the next bend, thinking about these things, she saw a startlingly large, black feline cross the road with an unhurried, sinuous, fluid movement. Its thick, sinewy shoulders suggested massive strength and speed, like that of engine pistons. As it passed, it turned to stare at her and its great, yellow, black-slitted orbs were caught in the headlights. She noticed its pricked, tufted ears and its short, coarse, raven-black coat before it turned, raising and waving its curved snake of a tail as if making a victory salute. The spectral vision dissolved into the bushes, leaving her with a thumping heart and the feeling that she had witnessed a supernatural manifestation. witnessed a supernatural manifestation. witnessed a supernatural manifestation. Keywords: Infer Deduce Interpretation Writer Intentions Reader Effect
Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading http://sig-lab.com/gallery/albums/Starwars%20render/yodabi0hazard5tz.png Year 11 Re-read the descriptions of: a)The fall in paragraph 3, beginning I flip on to my front b)The accidents in paragraph 5, beginning Instead, I am in agony, writhing and crying. Select four words and/or phrases from each description, and explain how the writer has created effects by using this language. (10 marks) Keywords: Infer Deduce Interpretation Writer Intentions Reader Effect
Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading http://sig-lab.com/gallery/albums/Starwars%20render/yodabi0hazard5tz.png Year 11 Option 1: 8 Mini Paragraphs The feline is described as having great, yellow, black- slitted orbs . The writer s intention is to create the image of a monster from a fairy tale or horror story. Yellow eyes with black slits are associated with the devil. The use of the noun orbs is effective because it makes the eyes seem unnaturally large and round, alien and terrifying. This makes the reader feel trepidation. 65 words Keywords: Infer Deduce Interpretation Writer Intentions Reader Effect
Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading http://sig-lab.com/gallery/albums/Starwars%20render/yodabi0hazard5tz.png Year 11 Option 2: 2 Big Paragraphs The writer s intention is to create the image of a monster from a fairy tale or horror story. Firstly, the feline is described as having great, yellow, black-slitted orbs . Yellow eyes with black slits are associated with the devil. This links to the noun orbs , which is effective because it makes the eyes seem unnaturally large and round, alien and terrifying. This makes the reader feel trepidation. Secondly, the simile like that of engine pistons evokes the smooth mechanical nature of the movement and the sheer power of this predator. This effectively links with the quotation pricked, tufted ears . The verb pricked indicates the animal is alert, listening for danger; the adjective tufted suggests a wild rather than a tame creature. The reader understands that Nicole is in a precarious situation. Finally, the feline is described as having a coarse, raven-black coat . The texture and colour are unpleasant to touch and sight; the animal is far from being domestic and cuddly. Furthermore, ravens and the adjective black have connotations of evil, torture and bad omens. 175 WORDS Keywords: Infer Deduce Interpretation Writer Intentions Reader Effect
Paragraph Writing Frame The writer s intention is to create the image... Firstly, the ___________ is described as _________________ . are associated with the devil. noun/adjective/verb/adverb _________ , which is effective because it makes . This makes the reader feel . Secondly, the simile/metaphor/alliteration _____________________ evokes . This effectively links to the quotation ________________ . The indicates ; the adjective/noun/verb/adverb _____________ suggests . The reader understands . Finally, the _________ is described as ______________ . The . Furthermore, . Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading links Year 11 This to the verb _________________ Remember you need to do this twice!
Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading http://sig-lab.com/gallery/albums/Starwars%20render/yodabi0hazard5tz.png Year 11 YOUR TURN! Question 2 Re-read the descriptions of: (a) The volcano in paragraph 3, beginning, Volcano walkers (b) The crater in paragraph 4 , beginning, At the bottom Select four powerful words or phrases from each par-agraph. Your choices should include imagery. Explain how each word or phrase selected is used effectively in context. Write about 200 to 300 words. Keywords: Infer Deduce Interpretation Writer Intentions Reader Effect
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/star-wars-astromechdroid/images/9/96/R2D2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150719220033http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/star-wars-astromechdroid/images/9/96/R2D2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150719220033 Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading Use ideas from the text and develop them! TOP TIPS Imagine that the examiner has not read the passage. Will all of your sentences make sense to them? Include an introductory sentence, which mentions the topic in the question. Make sure all your points include specific details from the passage. Make sure that all your points are relevant. Do not repeat yourself. Write in the third person. Try to use a range of connectives, not just also . Make sure you have answered both parts of the question. Watch out! This question is about Passage B. You may want to answer this question first or second, as it is worth 20 marks (You don t want to run out of time and automatically lose all those marks!). You should spend 45 minutes on this question! A) Content (15 marks) B) Quality of writing (5 marks) SUMMARY The examiner will mark your bullet points and each correct one will be worth one mark. There will be around 18 to choose from in the extract. The response is well focused on the passage and the question. All points are expressed clearly, concisely and fluently, and in the candidate s own words (where appropriate) throughout. A trip to the Kalahari offers stunning panoramic landscapes worthy of photographs and the rare privilege of visiting the artistic decorated rock sites. The traveller learns how to survive in the bush and gets to know and share the lives of the San Bush people, thanks to the guide who is known and trusted by the tribe. There is a huge range of wild animals to be seen, and the thrill of hearing the lions roar. The San teach visitors how to track animals and how to make hunting weapons in preparation for going on a hunt. They also relax by enjoying the music, dancing and crafts of the bush people. Other exciting experiences are sleeping and cooking in the open air in the bush. The San community benefits from the support provided by visitors. Select key points and write about them in a concise way. Do NOT copy from the passage, but put the points into your own words !
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/star-wars-astromechdroid/images/9/96/R2D2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150719220033http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/star-wars-astromechdroid/images/9/96/R2D2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150719220033 Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading Year 11 Question 3 is 20 marks, so how long should you spend answering the question? Question 3 usuallyonly refers only to passage 2/B and WILL ALWAYS BE A QUESTION asking you find information and summarise it. 20-25 minutes to find your fifteen bullet points. 20-25 minutes to write up into summary paragraphs. 45 minutes in total for Question 3 Select key points and write about them in a concise way. Do NOT copy from the passage, but put the points into your own words !
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/star-wars-astromechdroid/images/9/96/R2D2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150719220033http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/star-wars-astromechdroid/images/9/96/R2D2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150719220033 Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading Year 11 3 (a) What does the Kalahari expedition offer a traveller, according to Passage B? Write your answer using short notes. You do not need to use your own words. Up to 15 marks are available for the content of your answer. 3 (b) Now use your notes to write a summary of what Passage B tells you about what the Kalahari expedition offers a traveller. You must use continuous writing (not note form) and use your own words as far as possible. Your summary should include all 15 of your points in Question 3(a) and must be 200 to 250 words. Up to 5 marks are available for the quality of your writing.
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/star-wars-astromechdroid/images/9/96/R2D2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150719220033http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/star-wars-astromechdroid/images/9/96/R2D2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150719220033 Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading Year 11 EXAMINER FEEDBACK re-read the passage after reading each part of the question, in order to find the precise information to answer it only select points which answer the specific question do not write a narrative, or in the first person, or in any other inappropriate form make points briefly, but in sufficient detail to make it clear what they mean do not copy whole phrases from the passages write no more than one side of average handwriting write in an informative style and never comment on or add to the content of the passage be careful to include only the information that answers the question make each point only once do not generalise the content of the passage. Keywords: Summarise Concise Precise Bullet Points
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/star-wars-astromechdroid/images/9/96/R2D2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150719220033http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/star-wars-astromechdroid/images/9/96/R2D2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150719220033 Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading Year 11 What are the reasons for not believing in the existence of unicorns and yetis, according to Passage B? 1. Appeal / acceptability of idea 2. Similarity to / confusion with real animals 3. Power of popular culture 4. Ancient traditional belief Passage B: Unicorns and Yetis This passage from a website describes the history of two creatures generally believed to be mythical. The historical existence of the unicorn is an idea which is easy to accept. Its resemblance to actual animals, such as horses and antelopes, gives it an almost common-sense appeal, and the creature exerts a powerful numerous popular cultures. The first reports of the unicorn were found in works of ancient Greek history from 2,400 years ago, while eastern cultures recorded details of one-horned animals during the era of Genghis Khan. After looking over Passage B, I have found several reasons for not believing in the existence of unicorns and yetis. One of the biggest reasons attraction in
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/star-wars-astromechdroid/images/9/96/R2D2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150719220033http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/star-wars-astromechdroid/images/9/96/R2D2.png/revision/latest?cb=20150719220033 Cambridge IGCSE: Paper 2 Extended Reading Year 11 YOUR TURN Question 3 A) Answer the questions in the order set. What are the reasons for investing in space exploration, ac-cording to Passage B? Write your answer using short notes. You do not need to use your own words. Up to 15 marks are available for the content of your answer. B) Summary Now use your notes to write a summary of what Passage B tells you about the reasons for investing in space exploration. You must use continuous writing (not note form) and use your own words as far as possible. Your summary should include all 15 of your points in Question 3(a) and must be 200 to 250 words. Up to 5 marks is available for the quality of your writing.
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