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It evaluates the strengths and drawbacks of a generic writing mark scheme, then uses typical features grids for Paper 1 Question 5 to diagnose students’ writing skills and support curriculum development. The booklet covers narrative and descriptive writing, including pacing, argument writing, and Paper 2 Question 5 typical features, with notes guiding practical use of the grids and levels.","GCSE  \nENGLISH LANGUAGE  \nVirtual communities  \nResource booklet  \nPublished: Spring 2022  \nContents  \n\n| Contents | Page |\n| --- | --- |\n| Activity one: Writing mark schemes | 4 |\n| Activity two: Paper 1, Question 5 typical features | 8 |\n| Activity three: Narrative writing | 10 |\n| Activity four: Descriptive writing | 12 |\n| Activity five: Descriptive writing, using pace | 15 |\n| Activity six: Paper 2, Question 5 typical features | 17 |\n| Activity seven: Writing an argument | 19 |\n| Notes | 21 |\n\nActivity one  \nWriting mark schemes  \nPaper 1 and Paper 2  \nWhat are the strengths and drawbacks of a generic writing mark scheme?  \nActivity two  \nLook at the typical features grids for Paper 1 below.  \nHow might these grids help with:  \n• diagnosing students’writing skills  \n• 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