P2: Planning and Timing

Paper 2 Writing Overview.pdf

The Golden Rule: 5 - 35 - 5

5 Minutes: Plan. Never skip this. The "Five Part Story Plan" is your roadmap. It forces you to structure your writing clearly, which is essential for scoring high in AO5.
35 Minutes: Write. Focus on quality over quantity. Use the ambitious vocabulary and varied sentence structures examiners are looking for.
5 Minutes: Check. Stop writing before the end. Use this time to fix spelling and punctuation errors. Remember, AO6 is worth 16 marks - that’s 40% of the total!

Five-Part Story Planning

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🎧 Listen on the Go: Mastering the 45 Minutes

"Should I pick Question 7 or Question 8?" In this episode, our hosts discuss how to tackle the strict 45-minute time limit without panicking. They break down the essential "5-35-5" routine, including why the planning box is non-negotiable, and explain how to use your final five minutes to spot-check paragraphs and correct spellings before the clock stops.

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