Writing a 35 min exam essay

for Unit 2 GCSE

(Assessed for writing)

Unit 1 – task 3 (Inform, Explain, Describe)

Unit 2 – task 2 (Analyse, Review, Comment)

Unit 2 – task 3 (Argue, Persuade, Advise)

Audience

WHO?

Text Type

WHAT?

Purpose

WHY?

You can identifyA text type using – L.I.S.T.

Language (vocabulary & sentence structures)

Information (content)

Style & presentation (layout)

Tone (voice & expression)

PlanWrite Check

250-300 words max!

Less than 250-300 words – you are unlikely to have covered enough ground

More than 250-300 words – you are unlikely to have written in a controlled and skilful manner

The 5 P Plan

Paragraph 1 – a short paragraph, probably just 2 or 3 sentences long in which you make a direct statement to present the topic of your essay and capture the reader’s interest

Paragraph 2,3,4 – develop no more than 3 ideas – each is introduced at the beginning of the paragraph using a topic sentence

Use the relevant writing features suited to your:

Paragraph 5 – a short final paragraph in which you offer a focused conclusion, summarising your views or ideas expressed

Think of this as an applause cue!

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