First Language English
Directed writing and composition — Paper 2
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A school is considering replacing printed notices with a mobile app. One student argues that alerts are faster and reduce paper; another warns that not every family has reliable internet and notifications are easily ignored. Write the opening of a letter to the principal that evaluates both views and states your position.
[4 marks] · no calculator - 2.
Write the opening of a descriptive composition entitled ‘After the Crowd Had Gone’. Establish a clear place and atmosphere without explaining the earlier event directly.
[4 marks] · no calculator - 3.
A magazine invites readers to submit articles on ‘A Skill Every Teenager Should Learn’. Write the opening paragraphs of your article, establishing your chosen skill and your viewpoint.
[3 marks] · no calculator - 4.
Write the opening of a speech to be given to your school, persuading students to take part in a new recycling scheme.
[3 marks] · no calculator - 5.
Write the opening of a narrative composition that begins with the line: ‘By the time I noticed the door was open, it was already too late.’
[3 marks] · no calculator - 6.
Write a short formal report to a youth club committee recommending one change to improve attendance at weekly meetings.
[3 marks] · no calculator - 7.
Continue this composition opening in a consistent voice: ‘The old house had been empty for years, yet tonight, for the first time, a light flickered in the upstairs window.’
[3 marks] · no calculator - 8.
Write the opening of a letter to a local newspaper arguing that your town needs more cycle lanes. State your position clearly and give one supporting reason.
[3 marks] · no calculator - 9.
Write the opening of a formal letter of complaint to a company about a faulty product you purchased, stating what went wrong.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 10.
Write the opening of a discursive essay on the question: ‘Should students be allowed to use mobile phones in school?’ Introduce both sides of the debate.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 11.
Write the opening of an informative article giving beginners advice on how to start growing vegetables at home.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 12.
Write a diary entry in the voice of a character who has just moved to a new country and is feeling both excited and anxious.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 13.
Write a short dialogue exchange between two characters who disagree about whether to report a friend's mistake to a teacher.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 14.
Write the opening of an opinion column arguing that public libraries are more important today than ever before.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 15.
Write the opening of a leaflet encouraging local residents to take part in a neighbourhood clean-up day.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 16.
Write the opening of a review of a film you have recently watched, giving your first impression.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 17.
Write the opening of an eyewitness account describing a dramatic event you witnessed (real or imagined), such as a minor accident in a busy street.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 18.
Write a short public announcement to be read aloud at a train station, informing passengers of a significant delay and apologising for the inconvenience.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 19.
Write the opening of a formal letter applying for a part-time weekend job at a local shop, introducing yourself and your interest in the role.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 20.
Write the opening of a blog post sharing your experience of trying a new hobby for the first time.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 21.
Write the opening of promotional copy for a new café, designed to make it sound appealing to potential customers.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 22.
Write the opening of a tribute speech celebrating the achievements of a retiring teacher at your school.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 23.
Write the opening of a formal letter to a local council requesting that a new pedestrian crossing be installed near a school.
[2 marks] · no calculator - 24.
Write the opening paragraphs of a short story that begins with a character discovering an old, locked box in their grandmother's attic.
[3 marks] · no calculator