International GCSE English as a Second Language (9–1) - Exemplars with examiner commentaries - Unit 3: Writing - Issue 1

Oct 20, 2026

A teaching-focused exemplars guide for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English as a Second Language (4XES2), Unit 3: Writing, Issue 1. It explains how teachers can use question papers, mark schemes, and model candidate responses with examiner commentary to support delivery of required writing knowledge and skills. The guide includes guidance on how marker grading decisions map to assessment objectives at high, mid, and low levels, and how to improve answers to earn more marks, including introductory materials, question 1 and mark scheme content.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages31

Reading Time1 h 18 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

1 About this booklet

2 How to use this booklet

3 Further support

Question 1

Exemplar response A

Exemplar response B

Exemplar response C

Question 2

Question 2(a)

Exemplar response A

Exemplar response B

Exemplar response C

Question 2(b)

Exemplar response A

Exemplar response B

Exemplar response C

Question 2(c)

Exemplar response B

Exemplar response C

Question 3

Exemplar response A

Exemplar response B

Exemplar response C

International GCSE English as a Second Language (9–1) Exemplars with examiner commentaries Unit 3: Writing Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English as a Second Language (4XES2) First teaching September 2024 First examination June 2025 Issue 1 English as a Second Language (4XES2) Exemplars with examiner commentaries: Writing International GCSE (9 – 1) in English as a Second Language (4XES2) Exemplars with examiner commentaries Unit 3: Writing First teaching September 2024 First examination June 2025 Issue 1 English as a Second Language (4XES2) Exemplars with examiner commentaries: Writing Through initiatives such as onscreen marking and administration, Pearson is leading the way in using technology to modernise educational assessment and to support teachers and learners. This guide is Issue 1. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on the Pearson Edexcel website: [https://qualifications.pearson.com/](https://qualifications.pearson.com/) References to third-party material made in this guide are made in good faith. We do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All the material in this publication is copyrighted. © Pearson Education Limited 2024 English as a Second Language (4XES2) Exemplars with examiner commentaries: Writing Contents Introduction 1 1 About this booklet 1 2 How to use this booklet 1 3 Further support 1 Question 1 2 Exemplar response A 3 Exemplar response B 4 Exemplar response C 5 Question 2 6 Question 2(a) 6 Exemplar response A 8 Exemplar response B 9 Exemplar response C 10 Question 2(b) 11 Exemplar response A 12 Exemplar response B 14 Exemplar response C 15 Question 2(c) 16 Exemplar response B 17 Exemplar response B 19 Exemplar response C 20 Question 3 21 Exemplar response A 24 Exemplar response B 25 Exemplar response C 26 English as a Second Language (4XES2) Exemplars with examiner commentaries: Writing Introduction 1 About this booklet This booklet has been produced to support teachers delivering Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English as a Second Language (4XES2) specification. Unit 3: Writing exemplar materials will enable teachers to guide their learners in the application of knowledge and skills required to successfully complete this course. The booklet looks at questions 1, 2 and 3-showing sample candidate responses to questions and how examiners have applied the mark schemes to demonstrate how learner responses should be marked. Please note: these are pre-first assessment exemplar materials. 2 How to use this booklet Each item covered in this booklet contains: • question • mark scheme • sample exemplar responses for the selected question • exemplification of the marker grading decision based on the mark scheme, accompanied by examiner commentary, including the rationale for the decision and guidance on how the answer can be improved to earn more marks. The exemplification highlights the achievement of the assessment objectives at the high, mid and low level of sample candidate responses. Centres should utilise the commentaries on the exemplification of marker decisions to support their internal formative assessment of learners and embed examination skills into the delivery of the specification. 3 Further support A range of materials is available from the Pearson qualifications website to support you in planning and delivering this specification. Centres may find it beneficial to review this document in conjunction with: the specification, sample assessment materials, and Getting Started Guide. 1 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English as a Second Language (4XES2) -Exemplars with examiner commentaries Unit 3: Writing- Issue 1

FAQs

What is the purpose of this Unit 3: Writing exemplars booklet?

It supports teachers delivering Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English as a Second Language (4XES2) by providing writing exemplar materials for questions 1, 2 and 3, along with examiner commentary on how mark schemes are applied.

What does each item in the booklet typically include?

Each item includes the question, the mark scheme, sample exemplar responses, and exemplification of marker grading decisions based on the mark scheme with examiner commentary and improvement guidance.

How does the booklet help internal formative assessment?

Teachers can use the commentaries on exemplified marker decisions to support their internal formative assessment of learners and embed examination skills into specification delivery.

Oct 20, 2026

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