English Second Language (AS)·1 · Reading & Directed Writing · NSSCAS 5.1.13
Paper 1 Section B: planning & writing your directed response
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Section B pulls everything together: read a short text, then write a 220–260 word directed response — an email, speech, article or blog — for a stated audience and purpose. Learn the exact task, how the 25 marks are split (Content 15 + Language 10), and a five-step process to plan and write it well.
What you'll learn in this lesson
By the end you should be able to (NSSCAS English Second Language (AS) 5.1.13):
- Learners should be able to describe the exact Paper 1 Section B task: read a 400–460 word text, then write a 220–260 word directed response (25 marks).
- Learners should be able to identify the FORM, AUDIENCE and PURPOSE demanded by a directed-writing task.
- Learners should be able to select relevant points from a source text and rework them in their own words without copying.
- Learners should be able to explain how Section B is marked — Content out of 15 and Language out of 10 — and what each rewards.
- Learners should be able to plan a directed response with a clear intro, body and close.
- Learners should be able to match register and voice to the chosen form and audience.
- Learners should be able to write an effective opening that shows a strong sense of voice and awareness of the reader.
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