1. EDUQAS GCSE English Language Walking-Talking Mock Exam
Paper 2 – Section B (Transactional Writing)
You should have:
An exam paper
Lined paper
AT LEAST one pen!
Different coloured
highlighters

2. Transactional Writing
12 marks are awarded for communication and organisation; 8 marks are awarded for vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling

3. Question B1) – 30 MINUTES
Read the question and UNDERLINE key words.

4. Audience
Purpose
PALL
Layout
Language

5. The Government is holding a general election and considering lowering the voting age from 18 to 16.
You have decided to give a speech on a local radio station to share your views on this issue. You could argue in favour or against this idea.
Write a speech for a local radio station arguing for or against lowering the voting age to 16.
You could include:
Reasons why younger voters would or would not want to vote;
Ways in which younger voter could or could not improve things in the country.
PALL

6. The Government is holding a general election and considering lowering the voting age from 18 to 16.
You have decided to give a speech on a local radio station to share your views on this issue. You could argue in favour or against this idea.
Write a speech for a local radio station arguing for or against lowering the voting age to 16.
You could include:
Reasons why younger voters would or would not want to vote;
Ways in which younger voter could or could not improve things in the country.
PALL

7. The Government is holding a general election and considering lowering the voting age from 18 to 16.
You have decided to give a speech on a local radio station to share your views on this issue. You could argue in favour or against this idea.
Write a speech for a local radio station arguing for or against lowering the voting age to 16.
You could include:
Reasons why younger voters would or would not want to vote;
Ways in which younger voter could or could not improve things in the country.
PALL

8. The Government is holding a general election and considering lowering the voting age from 18 to 16.
You have decided to give a speech on a local radio station to share your views on this issue. You could argue in favour or against this idea.
Write a speech for a local radio station arguing for or against lowering the voting age to 16.
You could include:
Reasons why younger voters would or would not want to vote;
Ways in which younger voter could or could not improve things in the country.
PALL

9. The Government is holding a general election and considering lowering the voting age from 18 to 16.
You have decided to give a speech on a local radio station to share your views on this issue. You could argue in favour or against this idea.
Write a speech for a local radio station arguing for or against lowering the voting age to 16.
You could include:
Reasons why younger voters would or would not want to vote;
Ways in which younger voter could or could not improve things in the country.
PALL

10. PALL
PURPOSE: ARGUE
AUDIENCE: listeners on a local radio station – people who live near you!
LANGUAGE: Formal but using persuasive devices
LAYOUT: In paragraphs

11. Lowering the voting age…
Teenagers are the ones who will have to live longer with the consequences of a new government…
Write a plan – 5 mins
Young people in our area don’t have a lot of opportunities, so including them in politics would help to solve this…
Lowering the voting age…
You COULD argue that 16 year olds aren’t responsible enough, but there are some irresponsible 20 year olds who are allowed to vote!
Letting young people vote would make them have an interest in the country and take pride in their government…
PALL

12. PASATA Paragraphs!!! Point: Make a statement A fact or statistic
Say something about it!
Anecdote
Technique
A solution to end with

13. Point: 16 year olds should be allowed to vote in general elections.
A Fact or Statistic: 72% of 16 year olds surveyed said that they would vote if they had the right to do so.
Say Something: This is a higher percentage than the number of adult voters who come out for elections, so it shows that 16 year olds would be engaged in the process and take it seriously.
Anecdote: I am 16, and I find it insulting that people think we can’t make our own decisions!
Technique: Unfair, unjust and unreasonable!
A Solution: change the voting age and do democracy a favour!

14. Write your response 25 mins
SHORT introduction… use a technique!
Write four PASATA paragraphs
Write a SHORT conclusion – sum up your ideas
Write your response
25 mins

15. Key words, capital letters, question marks, paragraphing!
5 mins – CHECK your SPAG!
Key words, capital letters, question marks, paragraphing!

16. PALL B2. You have decided to get a summer job.
Write a letter to a local business owner to persuade them to give you a job.
You could include:
Reasons why you would make a good employee;
What knowledge and skills you would hope to learn on the job;
Ways in which the job would help you in the future.
PALL

17. PALL B2. You have decided to get a summer job.
Write a letter to a local business owner to persuade them to give you a job.
You could include:
Reasons why you would make a good employee;
What knowledge and skills you would hope to learn on the job;
Ways in which the job would help you in the future.
PALL

18. PALL B2. You have decided to get a summer job.
Write a letter to a local business owner to persuade them to give you a job.
You could include:
Reasons why you would make a good employee;
What knowledge and skills you would hope to learn on the job;
Ways in which the job would help you in the future.
PALL

19. PALL B2. You have decided to get a summer job.
Write a letter to a local business owner to persuade them to give you a job.
You could include:
Reasons why you would make a good employee;
What knowledge and skills you would hope to learn on the job;
Ways in which the job would help you in the future.
PALL

20. PALL PURPOSE: Persuade AUDIENCE: local employer
LANGUAGE: Formal but using persuasive devices
LAYOUT: In paragraphs, with address heading and formal letter sign off. (‘sincerely’ if you DO know them, ‘faithfully’ if you DON’T know them)

21. Write a plan – 5 mins
I am keen to work with children as a future career, so this would be an invaluable opportunity for me…
I have a lot of experience working with children in my own family and babysitting
Summer Job - Nursery
I am a fast learner and would be willing to work in any area of the nursery, from working with children, to cleaning, to cooking or doing paperwork…
I am a hard working, reliable, trustworthy person with excellent time keeping and organisational skills…
PALL

22. Point: I would bring enthusiasm and dedication to your business.
A Fact or Statistic: My last job was as a volunteer in a charity shop, where I was voted employee of the month.
Say Something: This shows that I am a diligent person with a proven track record in the work place.
Anecdote: When I worked in the shop, I once had to tend to an old lady who became ill. I called an ambulance and tended to her, keeping her calm and safe. Afterwards, she contacted my manager to thank me.
Technique: Would you value an employee who is trustworthy, keen and creative?
A Solution: Give me a summer job and let me show you what I can do!

23. Write your response 25 mins
‘ADDRESS’ and date at the top
Dear…
SHORT introduction… ‘I am writing to…’
Write four PASATA paragraphs
Write a SHORT conclusion – sum up your ideas
Sign off… ‘sincerely’ if you know their name, ‘faithfully’ if you don’t
Write your response
25 mins

24. Key words, capital letters, question marks, paragraphing!
5 mins – CHECK your SPAG!
Key words, capital letters, question marks, paragraphing!