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This does not impact on the expected format of the writing.  \nQuestions 9-11, Section C stimuli (every paper has these 3 options)  \nl Quote plus: ‘discuss’ or ‘to what extent do you agree with’  \nl Write a story (true or imaginary) entitled ...  \nl Describe a: place, hobby, journey, exciting time, experience, object, time when, picture, memorable person, helpful person, favourite time of year, gift, celebration, walk, festival, role model. (These are examples from the papers set sample assessment materials to November 2023) .  \nThis document provides additional reassurance and guidance on the expected features of each form for Section B, addressing some frequently asked questions.  \nFormat and structuring of texts  \nFor each text type, students should think about the audience, form and purpose where named in the question (especially for question 8) and plan a response which addresses those.  \nThe response should be written in continuous prose, and students should not, for example, for question 8 attempt to reproduce graphically the appearance of a newspaper article using a larger font headline, images or columns. Students should use linguistic features (for example, paragraphs, different sentence types, discourse markers and content) to structure their writing in effectively sequenced paragraphs. There should be clear organisation and structure with an introduction, development of points and a conclusion, whichever text type is being written.  \nFor some text types, predominantly an article or a contribution to a website, it may be appropriate to make sparing use of bullet points in addition to continuous prose. However, for most tasks, structuring writing in sentences and paragraphs is the norm.  \nThe mark scheme for each question paper gives an outline of the expected form of responses. Teachers and students can look back over past mark schemes to see the comments for each text type set. Examiners  \nemphasise in each mark scheme that students may use ‘a range of approaches’ when responding to the question, indicating that they will accept any reasonable response to the question set.  \n| Text type | Notes |\n| --- | --- |\n| Article | Students may include:\u003Cbr>l Headline/title, strapline, sub-headings if appropriate.\u003Cbr>l An introductory (overview) paragraph containing the whole article in a nutshell.\u003Cbr>l Effectively/fluently sequenced paragraphs explaining each aspect of the article in more detail.\u003Cbr>Not required:\u003Cbr>l Columns, images, or by-line. |\n\n\n| Text type | Notes |\n| --- | --- |\n| Letter | Students may include:\u003Cbr>l An appropriate initial greeting and letter ending, according to the formality of the context named in the question (‘Dear Sir/Madam’ with‘Yours faithfully’; ‘Dear Ms Prendergast’ with ‘Yours sincerely’) or for informal/peer audiences (‘Dear Jamal’ with ‘Best wishes, Sam’) .\u003Cbr>l Other typical formulations such as‘I look forward to hearing from you’for letters of application or requests for action from a headteacher, for example.\u003Cbr>l A date as this is a usual feature of a handwritten letter. Not required:\u003Cbr>l Addresses of sender or recipient\u003Cbr>l Any special layout with addresses. |\n\n\n| Text type | Notes |\n| --- | --- |\n| Text for a speech/talk | Students may include:\u003Cbr>l A suitable opening whic","cbCaiiSb2fmuhfLi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiSb2fmuhfLi","pdf",2668905,"English","# Writing tasks guidance\n## Question 8: Section B text types\n## Questions 9–11: Section C stimuli options\n## Formatting and structuring expectations\n## Text type guidance: Article\n## Text type guidance: Letter\n## Text type guidance: Speech/talk\n## Text type guidance: Contribution to a website","[{\"question\":\"Which text types are used for Question 8 in Section B?\",\"answer\":\"Question 8 includes article for a school or college magazine/website, speech/talk to peers, contribution to a website, and a letter.\"},{\"question\":\"What choices are available for Questions 9–11 in Section C?\",\"answer\":\"Each paper provides three options: a quote plus a discussion prompt, writing a story with a given title, or describing a chosen theme such as a place, hobby, journey, experience, object, or memorable person.\"},{\"question\":\"How should responses be structured for the writing tasks?\",\"answer\":\"Responses should be written as continuous prose with clear organisation, including an introduction, development of points, and a conclusion. 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