GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Writing a Report Part 2 - Explained

The video tutorial compares two news reports on the downgrading of A-level results in England. The first report provides an objective overview with statistics, while the second uses emotive language and focuses on student perspectives. The tutorial highlights how different perspectives can shape news reporting and prepares viewers for a task on writing to inform.

What is the main focus of the introduction section?

• The impact of COVID-19 on education

• The history of A-level exams

• The role of teachers in grading

• Comparing two news reports on A-level results

What percentage of teacher assessments were downgraded according to the first news report?

• 2.2%

• 39.1%

• 3.5%

• 0.05%

What was the reason given for the exceptional nature of the 2020 exam series?

• Increased student enrollment

• School closures and exam cancellations due to COVID-19

• Changes in the curriculum

• Introduction of new grading systems

How does the second news report describe the situation faced by A-level students?

• As a smooth transition

• As a chaotic and agonizing wait

• As a well-organized process

• As a minor inconvenience

What option do students have if their predicted grades are better than their actual results?

• They can use their mock results

• They can appeal the results instantly

• They can retake the exams immediately

• They can request a re-evaluation

What grade did the Schools Minister give the government for handling the exam situation?

• C

• A-

• B

• A+

What is the key difference in the presentation of the two news reports?

• Both reports use the same style and language

• The first report focuses on statistics, while the second uses emotive language

• The first report is opinion-based, while the second is objective

• The first report uses emotive language, while the second uses statistics