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English A Paper 2 Walkthrough
This study guide provides a walkthrough of a solution to a CESAC English A Paper 2,
completed under exam conditions within the suggested time of 40 minutes. The aim
is to give you insights into the problem-solving process, focusing on identifying main
points and writing a summary.
Instructions Breakdown
The instructions require you to:
Read the provided article
List five main points discussed in the article
Write a summary of the entire article in no more than 120 words, using your
own words
Assessment criteria include:
Identification of main ideas
Organization and expression of ideas in your own words
Grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and spelling
Initial Article Scan
1. Title: "Tattoos" - Indicates the topic of the article.
2. Source: Adapted from an article in a magazine entitled "Pictures Made of Flesh"
- Provides additional context.
Detailed Reading and Highlighting
The most effective approach is to read the article thoroughly to understand the
content before attempting to identify the main points. During the reading, highlight or
underline the important parts of sentences.
Note-Taking
After reading, create short phrases that capture the essence of each paragraph. For
example:
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"Been around a long time as important marks" - from the paragraph discussing
the historical significance of tattoos.
"Permanent mind of emotions" - capturing the idea of tattoos as a statement of
personal issues.
Five Main Points Extraction
Based on the notes, extract the five main points from the article, ensuring to use your
own words:
1. Tattoos have been around for centuries and their purpose is always meaningful.
2. Tattoos serve as a permanent statement of issues significant to the wearer.
3. Their use as ancestry traces and for spiritual reasons are seen in workers who
came to the Caribbean.
4. In the recent past, tattoos have carried a stigma.
5. Today, tattoos are seen as an acceptable way to express individuality.
Summary Writing
Craft a summary based on the identified main points, using connecting words to
create a cohesive paragraph. Keep the word count within the 120-word limit.
Example:
Tracing back for centuries, tattoos have been a meaningful and prominent
part of societies. This form of art has consistently been used as a
permanent statement of significant issues in the life of the wearer.
Historically, examples of these markings can be seen on people from
various countries who came to the Caribbean as workers. These people
recognized issues such as their ancestry and their spirituality by this
method. However, this long-known practice was stigmatized in the recent
past, with tattoo wearers being seen as social degenerates. Nevertheless,
tattoos have once again become an acceptable way to express
individuality. This ancient tradition has found its place in our modern
world.
Summary Construction Tips
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Vary sentence structure to avoid repetition
Use connecting words to link ideas smoothly
Rephrase the main points using synonyms and different grammatical structures
Example of Transforming a Main Point
Original Main Point: "Tattoos have been around for centuries and their purpose is
always meaningful."
Transformation: "Tracing back for centuries, tattoos have been a meaningful and
prominent part of societies."
Historical Significance of Tattoos
The word "historically" serves as a connecting word, linking past practices in different
areas to people already in the Caribbean. People recognized issues such as their
ancestry and their spirituality through tattooing.
Stigma in the Recent Past
However, this long-known practice was stigmatized in the recent past. Tattooers
were often seen as social degenerates.
Social Degenerates: People with a stain of bad character, seeming wild,
dangerous, and plainly bad.
Modern Acceptance
Nevertheless, tattoos have once again become an acceptable way to express
individuality. This includes people not typically seen as social degenerates using
tattoos as a form of expression.
Summary
This ancient tradition has found its place in our modern world.
Writing the Summary
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Key Steps
Read the text slowly and carefully.
Underline significant pieces of each paragraph.
Use the notes section to pull out phrases and arrange sentences.
Convert the main points into your own words.
Put the ideas together into a cohesive piece of writing.
Time Management
For many, this is the toughest part of the paper to do.
The professor finished with 15 minutes to spare.
Assessment Criteria
Preserving the original meaning
Maintaining good order
Using complete sentences
Having good sentence structure
Demonstrating good grammar and punctuation
Employing accurate spelling
Achieving an overall pleasing sound
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