1. Extended Writing A Story/Essay Newspaper Article Biography Diary Entry Examination Answers Non-fiction Report A Speech A Review A Persuasive Letter A UCAS personal statement

2. All subjects have examinations and with the removal of coursework it requires students to write without drafting. Most subjects have longer mark answers which require extended writing. Students often miss getting marks within exams because they do not go into enough detail in their answers. Extended writing is a skill that they will need beyond HWGA. Students often give one or possibly two responses to a question and do not know how to extend their argument further to gain full marks. Students on post 16 courses need to be fully prepared within KS3/4 to write in depth. Students use the internet as a resource and often copy rather then filter the meaning and put it in their own words. Students struggle to write in formal language or write for a particular audience. Clip All subjects have examinations and with the removal of coursework it requires students to write without drafting. Most subjects have longer mark answers which require extended writing. Students often miss getting marks within exams because they do not go into enough detail in their answers. Extended writing is a skill that they will need beyond HWGA. Students often give one or possibly two responses to a question and do not know how to extend their argument further to gain full marks. Students on post 16 courses need to be fully prepared within KS3/4 to write in depth. Students use the internet as a resource and often copy rather then filter the meaning and put it in their own words. Students struggle to write in formal language or write for a particular audience. Clip Why do we need to focus on Extended Writing?

3. Subject specific vocabulary Scaffolding with writing frames Connectives to add extra points. Knowing the command words and what the questions wants you to write about

4. SPaG marks feature in all literacy based subjects at GCSE. All subjects will have a focus on using correct subject specific vocabulary and correct sentence structure. SPaG marks feature in all literacy based subjects at GCSE. All subjects will have a focus on using correct subject specific vocabulary and correct sentence structure.

6. Training Students from Year 7: Understanding the command words Knowing how to approach exam questions. Focusing their answer on the question. Avoiding waffle. Reading the question properly. Accuracy of answers. Time management. Training Students from Year 7: Understanding the command words Knowing how to approach exam questions. Focusing their answer on the question. Avoiding waffle. Reading the question properly. Accuracy of answers. Time management.

7. Preparing our learners for Linear Examinations from KS3 onwards is essential. This session will look at: Extended Writing techniques (Hannah) Understanding the meaning of command words in examinations (Janiece) How we will use KS3 assessment weeks to prepare students for terminal examinations (Sally) Preparing our learners for Linear Examinations from KS3 onwards is essential. This session will look at: Extended Writing techniques (Hannah) Understanding the meaning of command words in examinations (Janiece) How we will use KS3 assessment weeks to prepare students for terminal examinations (Sally)

8. An introduction to Extended Writing Techniques and the use of Command Words in Examinations. Miss Janiece E. Mullings

9. Key Strategies for Understanding Examination Questions  Did you know that students often do worse than they should in examinations not because their knowledge is weak, but because they do not fully understand what they have been asked to do.  As a result, it is our job as teachers to help students to fully understand the different questions by teaching them to analyse the questions by searching for key components.

10. Teach students the Key Examination Techniques Students must…  Understand the key examination techniques  Know how the key Assessment Objectives (AO) are used by examiners in setting examination questions  Be able to clarify key command words – What they are and how to use them? It is most important for teachers to :  Provide students with details of what the question is asking them to do. For example, are students being asked to compare ideas (if so, they must use comparative connections and say what is similar and what is different )? Are students being asked to analyse (if so, they must reflect upon the question in a critical, evaluative way.

11. Tips on Command Words  Get to know the key words of the specification - hazards, tectonic, impact, predict, manage etc.  Remind students - key command words in titles come straight from the exam syllabus - so see the exam board website and download a copy.  Use the syllabus to make a list of key command words and get students practice defining them.  Use word games to ensure students are aware of and fully comprehend key words.  Use flash cards etc. - to help learn what each set of key command words means.  Look at past papers to see which key command words have been used in the past.  Tell students to highlight key command words, and make sure ALL are used in the introduction.  EXAM SKILLS COACHING IS CRUCIAL

12. Deciphering Examination Questions Answers. 1. Account for the large-scale immigration into Malaya in the late 19th Century. 2. Analyse the changes in US policy towards China during the 1970s. 3. Assess the contribution of Asoka to the spread of Buddhism in India. 4. Explain the concept of 'role'. Of what use is the concept to a practising manager? 5. Compare and contrast cellulose and lignin decomposition in soil. 6. List the criteria you would apply to the presentation of government expenditure policy. 7. Critically discuss economies and diseconomies of scale. 8. What deductions can be made after studying the cell exhibited at C ? 9. Evaluate the contribution of political parties to the development of public policy in the United States and Canada. 10. To what extent does the British public participate in the political process ? Command word Aspect of the topic Main Topic Development / expansion Teaching focus Main feature of the topic Teaching focus Limitations, constraints or development factors within the question

13. Tips for Success Ensure students plan their work!  Even if students have never done so before!  Students who plan their work score higher in test than those who do not. This is because they are able to stay on track ; they do not ramble on, and do not suffer from mind blanks  Plans do not have to be complex or long-winded  Students should know that plans are often marked - so don’t cross it out! Ensure students stick to their essay plans — Teach students that a good essay structure should Introduce the assessment focus  define the terms, set out the context and outline your argument Set out the main body of the essay  Argue on both sides  Set out detailed knowledge and understanding  Organise your thoughts - points in favour of one argument followed by those against. Conclusion  Bring the essay to a conclusion; provide a summary answer to the question

14. 1.All subject KS3 assessments to have an extended writing question that accounts for 15 marks with an additional 5 marks for SPaG overall in the paper. 2.KS3 students are to answer questions in the same layout answer booklets which will be copied by the academy in advance for departments. Aim is to ensure we train our learners early on to: Read the questions Link the amount to write to the marks for the question Understand what the command words are asking them in each question Understand how to fill in the answer booklets correctly Use SPaG correctly Use the correct writing techniques in their answers Heads of Faculty will be working on this and involving you in the process. You will be given time to mark during a dedicated Wednesday CPD session after the Assessment Week. 1.All subject KS3 assessments to have an extended writing question that accounts for 15 marks with an additional 5 marks for SPaG overall in the paper. 2.KS3 students are to answer questions in the same layout answer booklets which will be copied by the academy in advance for departments. Aim is to ensure we train our learners early on to: Read the questions Link the amount to write to the marks for the question Understand what the command words are asking them in each question Understand how to fill in the answer booklets correctly Use SPaG correctly Use the correct writing techniques in their answers Heads of Faculty will be working on this and involving you in the process. You will be given time to mark during a dedicated Wednesday CPD session after the Assessment Week.