EOY8 Test Layout

Question 1

What are the two sections of the test?

Answer 1

Reading (4 questions) and writing (1 question)

Question 2

What happens in question 1?

Answer 2

Q1- true or false (be careful they can be very sneaky)

Question 3

What happens in question 2?

Answer 3

Q2-summarise the differences -main relevant ideas or inferences+ supporting quotes

Question 4

What happens in Q3?

Answer 4

Q3-analysing language-specific techniques, terminology, quotation, and the effect on reader.

Question 5

What happens in Q4?

Answer 5

Comparing attitudes- comparisons, language+structure, effect on reader etc.

Question 6

What happens in Q5?

Answer 6

Q5 creative writing-opinion, viewpoint, reasons. Form+audience.
Remember to use-interesting ideas, structure, language techniques, and SPAG (range+accuracy)

Question 7

How long should you spend on each separate question?

Answer 7

Q1-5mins, Q2-12mins, Q3-15mins, Q4-15mins, Q5-45mins.