Speeches and Talks
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Month: May 2024
Tips on Writing Speeches/Talks
In Paper 1, it is likely that you will be asked to write a speech or a talk in either Question B or in the composition section. In Question B, it will be a short talk as it is worth 50 marks and it is expected that you will write 1.5-2 pages. In the composition, Read More …
Letters
Tips on Writing Letters Open Letter: 2021 Exam Paper-Animal Rights Formal Letter: Letter to the Minister for Education on Covid
Tips on Writing Letters
You may be asked to write a formal letter, a personal letter or an open letter in the exam. Depending on what you are asked, you will be expected to know the layout of each of these. In a formal letter, you need to have your address in the top right hand corner, with the Read More …
How to Write a Blog for English Exams
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Articles
Tips on writing articles for newspaper or website Sample Article: 2023 Question B-Technology in Education Opinion Piece: 2019 Exam Paper-The Value of Sport
Tips on Writing Articles
If you are asked to write an article for a website or newspaper, the first thing you should consider is the target audience. For example, you may be asked to write for a broadsheet newspaper or a school website. The audience for these are very different and will dictate the tone that you will use. Read More …
Question B-2023 Text 3 (Article)
“It is Science Week and you have been asked to write an article for your school’s website about the increasing role played by technology in schools. In your article you should: describe some of the positive ways technology is utilised in schools today, discuss whether or not, in your view, technology can be a negative Read More …
Tips on Answering Question B on Paper 1
This question is worth 50 marks and is considered a short writing task. The focus here is on quality, not quantity. The examiner is assessing you on your ability to write in the chosen genre and your ability to follow the instructions. You will be rewarded for this in the ‘Purpose’ section of the marking Read More …