1. Assessment Task
May 2017

2. Sample Booklet Questions
SECTION A:
Question 1:
Give the titles of two texts you have written and identify the genre of each text.
Select an extract from one text identified. Copy the extract into the booklet.
Question 2:
Answer either (a) or (b)
Explain how two features of the extract you have chosen are typical of its genre.
Identify a change you made during the writing process and explain how it improved your text.

3. Explain how two features of the extract you have chosen are typical of its genre.
FEATURES OF A REVIEW:
Informs - the review needs to tell people who is in the film, who it is by and where or when readers can see it
Describes - the review should describe the story, characters and some of the action - without spoiling the plot or giving too much away
Entertains - provide the reader with their opinion in a way that readers will enjoy, eg with a lively or witty tone
Analyses - a good review weighs up whether the film is good or not, giving opinions backed up with reasons and evidence
Advises - the review should recommend to the reader whether or not they should go to see the film

4. Explain how two features of the extract you have chosen are typical of its genre.
FEATURES OF A POEM:
Title
Imagery
Focus on the senses
Descriptive writing
Simile
Metaphor
Tone
Theme etc.

5. Explain how two features of the extract you have chosen are typical of its genre.
FEATURES OF A SHORT STORY:
Title
Key characters
Plot
Descriptive writing
Exciting/dramatic/emotional moment
Clear structure e.g. beginning, middle and end

6. Explain how two features of the extract you have chosen are typical of its genre.
FEATURES OF A PERSONAL ESSAY:
Title
Sharing thoughts and feelings
Dealing with personal experience or opinions
Descriptive writing e.g. show don’t tell; focus on the senses etc.
Include reflection e.g. what did I learn, what advice would I give; what is the deeper meaning etc.
Clear structure

7. Sample Booklet Questions
SECTION B:
Thinking about the process of writing, write a short paragraph about two of the following into the spaces provided in the booklet:
How I came up with ideas for my writing
How a writer inspired me
How and why I edit my work
How feedback is useful to me
My favourite piece from my Collection

8. Watch and discuss the following piece of stimulus material