English B: Standard Level
Text types and register — Paper 1: conceptual understanding
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For each situation, choose the most appropriate text type from: formal letter, blog post, speech, set of instructions. (1) You will address parents at an open evening about a school trip. (2) You want to complain to a company about a faulty product. (3) You want to share your volunteering experiences with online readers. (4) You need to explain to new members how to use the club’s 3D printer.
[4 marks] · no calculator - 2.
Marking analysis: A learner attempts the following task: “For each situation, choose the most appropriate text type from: formal letter, blog post, speech, set of instructions. (1) You will address parents at an open evening about a school trip. (2) You want to complain to a company about a faulty product. (3) You want to share your volunteering experiences with online readers. (4) You need to explain to new members how to use the club’s 3D printer.” Their response addresses only this point: “(1) Speech.” Evaluate the response against the complete 4-mark task. Identify what earns credit and state every additional requirement needed for full marks.
[4 marks] · no calculator - 3.
Read the short text “Two openings”. Opening A: “Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my concern about the closure of the Riverside Library.” Opening B: “Guess what? They’re shutting our library. Seriously. Here’s why that’s a terrible idea…” (a) Identify a likely text type for each opening. (b) Describe the difference in register, with one example from each. (c) Which opening would suit a letter to the city council, and why?
[3 marks] · no calculator - 4.
Marking analysis: A learner attempts the following task: “Read the short text “Two openings”. Opening A: “Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my concern about the closure of the Riverside Library.” Opening B: “Guess what? They’re shutting our library. Seriously. Here’s why that’s a terrible idea…” (a) Identify a likely text type for each opening. (b) Describe the difference in register, with one example from each. (c) Which opening would suit a letter to the city council, and why?” Their response addresses only this point: “(a) A: a formal letter; B: a blog post or social-media post.” Evaluate the response against the complete 3-mark task. Identify what earns credit and state every additional requirement needed for full marks.
[3 marks] · no calculator - 5.
Read the short text “Report extract”. “Report on the Year 11 Lunchtime Clubs. Introduction: This report summarises attendance at lunchtime clubs this term and makes recommendations. Findings: Attendance was highest at the chess and music clubs. Recommendations: It is recommended that the art club moves to a larger room.” (a) Identify two layout conventions of a report shown here. (b) Identify one language feature typical of reports. (c) Who is the likely audience?
[3 marks] · no calculator - 6.
Marking analysis: A learner attempts the following task: “Read the short text “Report extract”. “Report on the Year 11 Lunchtime Clubs. Introduction: This report summarises attendance at lunchtime clubs this term and makes recommendations. Findings: Attendance was highest at the chess and music clubs. Recommendations: It is recommended that the art club moves to a larger room.” (a) Identify two layout conventions of a report shown here. (b) Identify one language feature typical of reports. (c) Who is the likely audience?” Their response addresses only this point: “(a) Any two of: a title; headed sections (Introduction, Findings, Recommendations); a statement of purpose.” Evaluate the response against the complete 3-mark task. Identify what earns credit and state every additional requirement needed for full marks.
[3 marks] · no calculator - 7.
A new student from another country is joining your class next month. Write a text to help them prepare, explaining two things about school life that may surprise them. Choose one of these text types: informal email, blog post, leaflet. Write 250–400 words.
[6 marks] · no calculator - 8.
Marking analysis: A learner attempts the following task: “A new student from another country is joining your class next month. Write a text to help them prepare, explaining two things about school life that may surprise them. Choose one of these text types: informal email, blog post, leaflet. Write 250–400 words.” Their response addresses only this point: “Content (criterion B): explains two specific aspects of school life that may surprise a newcomer.” Evaluate the response against the complete 6-mark task. Identify what earns credit and state every additional requirement needed for full marks.
[6 marks] · no calculator - 9.
Each sentence comes from a different text type. Identify the most likely type for each. (1) “Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease the tin.” (2) “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming tonight.” (3) “Dear diary, today was the strangest day of my life.” (4) “BREAKING: Floods close three city bridges.”
[4 marks] · no calculator - 10.
Marking analysis: A learner attempts the following task: “Each sentence comes from a different text type. Identify the most likely type for each. (1) “Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease the tin.” (2) “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming tonight.” (3) “Dear diary, today was the strangest day of my life.” (4) “BREAKING: Floods close three city bridges.”” Their response addresses only this point: “(1) A set of instructions (a recipe).” Evaluate the response against the complete 4-mark task. Identify what earns credit and state every additional requirement needed for full marks.
[4 marks] · no calculator