Year 9 English Writing Paper (2011 Optional Test, Levels 4–7)

Year 9EnglishTest paper8 pages

The 2011 Year 9 optional English writing paper produced by the QCDA. It has two sections: a longer writing task (45 minutes, 30 marks) with a planning page that asks students to consider a parent's views and a teenager's views, and a shorter writing task (30 minutes, 20 marks).

What it covers

  • Planning an extended piece of writing in 15 minutes
  • Writing to present different viewpoints
  • A shorter, focused writing task
  • Timed writing and exam technique

Who it's for

Year 9 students (age 13–14), and Year 10 students building towards GCSE English Language writing tasks.

How to use it

Set it under timed conditions (1 hour 15 minutes). No mark scheme is included.

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