GCSE English Language 2.0 Paper 2 Fiction Texts - Exemplar Scripts and Commentaries - Summer 2023

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A teacher- and student-facing exemplar pack for GCSE (9–1) English Language 2.0 Paper 2: Fiction Texts (1EN2/02), using responses from the Summer 2023 examination series. The materials provide sample scripts alongside examiner commentaries and indicative marks for Section A Reading questions 1 and 2, including notes on bullet-point coverage, textual references, subject terminology, and level outcomes. Intended to model effective answers for fiction analysis.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages76

Reading Time3 h 12 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Section A: Reading

Question 1

Script 1

Script 2

Script 3

Question 2

Script 1

Script 2

Script 3

Script 4

Script 5

GCSE (9–1) English Language 2.0 Paper 2: Fiction Texts (1EN2/02) Exemplar Scripts and Commentaries Summer 2023 Series Introduction Section A Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Question 6 Section B Question 7 Question 8 Page 3 4–5 6–18 19–20 21–34 35–42 43–59 60–71 72–76 2 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in English Language 2.0 (1EN2)– Paper 2 2023 Exemplar – Issue 1 – September 2023 – Author and Approver: GQ Product – DCL1 © Pearson Education Limited 2023 Introduction • The purpose of this pack is to provide teachers and students with some examples of responses to GCSE English Language 2.0 Paper 2: Fiction Texts (1EN2/02 ) • The responses in this pack were taken from the Summer 2023 examination series. The question papers and mark schemes can be found of the Pearson website here. • In this pack you will find a sample of responses, examiner commentaries and marks. • If you have any enquiries regarding these materials or have any other questions about the course, please contact our English subject advisor on [teachingenglish@pearson.com](teachingenglish@pearson.com) 3 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in English Language 2.0 (1EN2)– Paper 2 2023 Exemplar – Issue 1 – September 2023 – Author and Approver: GQ Product – DCL1 © Pearson Education Limited 2023 Section A: Reading Question 1 Script 1 Examiner comment and mark: This response covers bullet point 8 from the mark scheme. 1 mark Script 2 Examiner comment and mark: This response covers bullet point 6 from the mark scheme. 1 mark 4 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in English Language 2.0 (1EN2)– Paper 2 2023 Exemplar – Issue 1 – September 2023 – Author and Approver: GQ Product – DCL1 © Pearson Education Limited 2023 Script 3 Examiner comment and mark: This is incorrect as it is how they’re feeling – not related to the question and outside the lines. 0 marks 5 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in English Language 2.0 (1EN2)– Paper 2 2023 Exemplar – Issue 1 – September 2023 – Author and Approver: GQ Product – DCL1 © Pearson Education Limited 2023 Question 2 Script 1 Examiner comment and mark: There is some comment on the text but there is no textual reference or subject terminology. Level 1 – 1 mark 6 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in English Language 2.0 (1EN2)– Paper 2 2023 Exemplar – Issue 1 – September 2023 – Author and Approver: GQ Product – DCL1 © Pearson Education Limited 2023 Script 2 Examiner comment and mark: This response is limited on bullet point 1 of the mark scheme, but is selective in textual reference. Shows some understanding of the text. Level 1 – 2 marks 7 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in English Language 2.0 (1EN2)– Paper 2 2023 Exemplar – Issue 1 – September 2023 – Author and Approver: GQ Product – DCL1 © Pearson Education Limited 2023 Script 3 Examiner comment and mark: This response offers explanation, although it is not secure. Textual references and subject terminology are included. Level 2 – 3 marks 8 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in English Language 2.0 (1EN2)– Paper 2 2023 Exemplar – Issue 1 – September 2023 – Author and Approver: GQ Product – DCL1 © Pearson Education Limited 2023 Script 4 Examiner comment and mark: The explanation in this response is slightly more developed that script 3 above but there is no subject terminology included beyond ‘words’ or ‘language’. Level 2 – 3 marks 9 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in English Language 2.0 (1EN2)– Paper 2 2023 Exemplar – Issue 1 – September 2023 – Author and Approver: GQ Product – DCL1 © Pearson Education Limited 2023 Script 5 Examiner comment and mark: Some comment and some limited explanation included in this response. It suggests structure but it is more focused on language. There is some use of subject terminology such as ’adjectives’ and

FAQs

What is the purpose of the exemplar pack for GCSE English Language 2.0 Paper 2?

It provides teachers and students with example responses to GCSE English Language 2.0 Paper 2: Fiction Texts, including examiner commentaries and marks from the Summer 2023 series.

How do the examiner commentaries assess students’ responses?

They note whether responses cover required bullet points, include textual references, use relevant subject terminology, and demonstrate explanation and secure understanding, leading to level and mark outcomes.

Which sections and question types are exemplified in the provided material?

The material shown focuses on Section A: Reading, covering Question 1 scripts and Question 2 scripts with corresponding examiner comments and indicative marks.

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