Mastering Eduqas Paper 2 Writing
Section B Success Strategies Year 7-11 English Language Letters & Speeches
What is Paper 2 Section B?
Two writing tasks worth 40 marks each Task 1: Usually a formal letter Task 2: Usually a speech or article You choose ONE task to complete 45 minutes writing time
Quick Check: What Makes Good Writing?
Think about the best piece of writing you've read recently What made it effective? Was it the words used, the structure, or something else?
Task B1: Letter of Complaint
Scenario: Young Offenders Institute opening in your area Writing to a newspaper editor Express your opinion clearly Discuss community impact Give reasons for your concerns
Letter Structure & Language
{"left":"Formal greeting: Dear Editor\nClear opening statement\nThree main paragraphs with evidence\nPolite but firm conclusion\nYours faithfully/sincerely","right":"Formal vocabulary\nPersuasive techniques\nFacts and statistics\nEmotive language\nRhetorical questions"}
Letter Planning Activity
Step 1: Brainstorm your main concerns Step 2: Find evidence for each point Step 3: Choose your strongest arguments Step 4: Plan your paragraph order Remember: Most important points first!
Task B2: Defending Your Friend
Scenario: Friend accused of a crime Writing a speech to defend them Explain why you're speaking out Ask listeners to support your friend Show why their support matters
Speech Structure & Techniques
{"left":"Powerful opening hook\nClear introduction of topic\nThree main points with evidence\nStrong emotional appeal\nCall to action ending","right":"Direct address to audience\nRepetition for emphasis\nPersonal anecdotes\nRhetorical questions\nVaried sentence lengths"}
Speech Planning Workshop
Choose your friend's 'crime' scenario List 3 reasons they're innocent Think of personal examples Plan your emotional appeal Write your call to action
Success Criteria for Both Tasks
✓ Clear viewpoint throughout ✓ Appropriate tone and register ✓ Well-structured paragraphs ✓ Persuasive language techniques ✓ Accurate spelling and grammar
Differentiation & Support Strategies
Foundation: Use writing frames and sentence starters Developing: Focus on one technique per paragraph Secure: Combine multiple persuasive techniques Advanced: Consider alternative viewpoints Everyone: Check spelling and punctuation carefully
Your Writing Action Plan
Choose your task (letter OR speech) Spend 5 minutes planning Write for 35 minutes Save 5 minutes to check your work Use the success criteria to guide you Remember: Quality over quantity!