English Paper 2 Gameplan

The video explains the 'mark a minute' rule for time management in English Paper 2. This means allocating 70 minutes for the comparative essay, 60 minutes for the single text (like King Lear), 50 minutes for studied poetry, and 20 minutes for unseen poetry, based on the marks each section carries.

The speaker notes a problem with the 'mark a minute' strategy, stating that most students take longer than 50 minutes to write an essay. While students often feel nervous about the comparative section, it's frequently their most prepared area.

The speaker's advised strategy is to allocate 3 hours for the three main essays, giving an hour for each: an hour for the single text (King Lear), an hour for the comparative essay, and an hour for the studied poetry essay. The remaining 20 minutes are for unseen poetry, to be done last. This approach allows ample time for planning, writing, developing points, and rereading.