Exam paper- English SATS writing

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SATs

Writing Paper

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Let’s Look At:

Planning

Paragraphs and Structure

Sentences and Punctuation

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Planning

Long Writing Task:

Plan – 15 mins

Write – 25 mins

Check – 5 mins

Short Writing Task:

Plan – 10 mins

Write – 15 mins

Check – 5 mins

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Text Types – A Reminder

Persuasive letter

Imaginary newspaper report

Description of a person, a place, or, event

Magazine article to give advice

Informative letter

Review of film or story

Analysis or commentary about a subject

Report giving to sides of an argument

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P F A (FAP)

A.K.A – Purpose, Form, Audience

Purpose – why was it written?

Form – what type of text is it?

Audience – who was it written for?

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Planning Techniques

Firstly – READ the question. Make sure you know what the question is asking

Secondly – Circle/underline/highlight key words. This will help you focus.

Thirdly – Jot down what you think the PFA are

Finally – Plan, you are focused and understand exactly what you’ve got to do

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Structure and Paragraphs

This could be make or break

Imagine your work is a building

Buildings need:

Firm foundations

Strong girders

Without these things, they will COLLAPSE

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Structures: Beginnings

Examiner: set the scene and create interest, if you do this you will achieve most marks

DO – ‘Have you ever wondered how many people use Campsall Park?’

DON’T – ‘The subject I am going to write about is blah, blah, blah.’

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Structures: Middles

Middle section needs 3-5 paragraphs

Develop ideas that you included on planning sheet

Start a new paragraph when you start a new point

In the question there may be prompts suggesting what you can include

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Structures: Endings

DO…

Sum up your ideas,

End confidently

Make your ending striking and give it impact

DON’T…

Leave it hanging the reader needs to make up their mind about things