AQA 9-1 PAPER 2 - READING / WRITING - WILDE PRISON

Boost your students’ AQA English Language Paper 2 performance with our comprehensive practice resource. Includes authentic texts, targeted questions, and model answers to ensure effective exam preparation.

Included:

Source Texts:
Source A: An extract from a historical letter by Oscar Wilde, focusing on the treatment of children in prison.
Source B: A contemporary newspaper article adapted from The Guardian, which discusses the treatment of convicts in Greenland’s Nuuk correctional institution.
Practice Questions:

Q1: True/False Statements (Source A)
Students are provided with several statements about the extract and must identify which ones are true. This tests comprehension and attention to detail.

Q2: Summary of Differences (Sources A & B)
Students must summarize the differences between the treatment of children in prison (Source A) and the treatment of convicts in Greenland (Source B). This encourages comparative analysis and synthesis of information.

Q3: Language Analysis (Source B)
A detailed question requiring students to analyze how the writer uses language to convey scepticism about Greenland’s treatment of criminals. This develops critical reading and linguistic analysis skills.

Q4: Attitudinal Comparison (Sources A & B)
Students must compare the attitudes of the two writers towards prison as a form of punishment, including the methods used to convey their attitudes. This enhances comparative skills and the ability to support arguments with textual evidence.

Model Answers:
Detailed model answers for each practice question: with clear examples of high-quality responses. These serve as benchmarks for students to measure their own work.

Sample Writing Response:
A sample article written for a broadsheet newspaper, demonstrates how to effectively argue a point of view on the treatment of young offenders. This helps students understand how to structure their writing and use persuasive techniques.

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