Section B
Overview
Half of Paper 1 is one piece of your own writing. You choose one task from three, you have about an hour, and it is worth 40 marks, exactly as much as the five reading questions put together. No reading is required and no source is provided. What is being measured is simply whether you can write well, and the mark scheme is unusually honest about what that means: 30 marks for communication, sentence control and organisation, and 10 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar.
This lesson takes each of the three task types the specification names, shows what a top band answer does that a middle band answer does not, and performs the improvement on real paragraphs rather than describing it. You will also learn the two things candidates most often get wrong before they have written a word: choosing the wrong task, and starting without a shape.
Objectives
- The writing section will consist of three tasks from which students choose one: descriptive/imaginative/ argumentative or discursive.
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Section B. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- How many marks of the 40 available in Paper 1 Section B are awarded for spelling, punctuation and grammar? A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20 Answer: B
- How many tasks does the specification say Section B of Paper 1 will contain? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four Answer: C
- Which assessment objective strand covers the use of a range of sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect? A. W1 B. W2 C. W3 D. W4 Answer: B
- Which technique is named inside the band 5 specific content descriptor for the narrative task? A. Alliteration B. Dream ending C. Flashback D. Rhyme Answer: C
- A candidate answers two of the three Section B tasks. According to the mark scheme, what happens? A. Both are marked and the higher mark is awarded B. Both are marked and the marks are averaged C. Neither is marked D. Only the first is marked Answer: A
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