Question 5

• What is the task for the writing assignment?

  Describe or narrate in writing
• How many marks is the writing assignment worth?

  40 marks
• What is the time limit for the writing assignment?

  40 minutes
• What structure should the writing follow?

  • Opening
  • Shift
  • Change
  • Ending
  • Use the story pyramid (Freytag's pyramid)
• What should be clear in the character created in the writing?

  Character and voice in mind
• How should the character's backstory be integrated into the writing?

  Explain how they think and behave
• What should be emphasized in the writing about details?

  Focus on small details
• What variations should be included in the writing style?

  • Vary paragraph lengths
  • Vary sentence lengths
  • Use openers and punctuation
• How can the writing show the narrator's thoughts and feelings?

  Through varied settings and styles
• What should be carefully chosen in the writing process?

  Ambitious and carefully chosen vocabulary
• How should time be managed during the writing assignment?

  5 mins planning, 30 mins writing, 5 mins reviewing