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The document outlines the requirements for an extended reading response task based on Text C, where students must write 250-350 words in various formats such as a report or letter. It details the marking schemes for both reading and writing components, emphasizing the importance of understanding explicit and implicit meanings, as well as effective writing techniques. Additionally, it defines what a report is, its features, types, and preparation steps for writing a report.

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The document outlines the requirements for an extended reading response task based on Text C, where students must write 250-350 words in various formats such as a report or letter. It details the marking schemes for both reading and writing components, emphasizing the importance of understanding explicit and implicit meanings, as well as effective writing techniques. Additionally, it defines what a report is, its features, types, and preparation steps for writing a report.

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Paper 1- Reading (0500/01)

Extended response to reading -


Report Writing
Question - 3
⚫ Question 3 is based on Text C (500–650 words)

⚫ Extended response to reading


You should write 250–350 words in response to the task in which you
modify, use and develop ideas and details from Text C.
⚫ You will be asked to respond using your own words in one of the
following text types: letter, report, journal, speech, interview and article.

15 marks are available for reading, 10 marks for writing

Total marks- 25
Marking Scheme (Reading Component)
⚫ This question tests reading assessment objectives R1, R2 and
R3 (15 marks):
⚫ R1 demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings
⚫ R2 demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and
attitudes
⚫ R3 analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas and opinions,
using appropriate support from the text
Marking Scheme (Writing Component)
⚫ This question tests writing assessment objectives W1, W2,
W3, W4 and W5 (10 marks):
⚫
W1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and
imagined
⚫ W2 organise and structure ideas and opinions for deliberate
effect
⚫ W3 use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures
appropriate to context
⚫ W4 use register appropriate to context
⚫ W5 make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar
Report Writing
⚫ What is a report?

⚫ A report is a systematic, well-organized document which


defines and analyses a subject or a problem, and has a
specific purpose to inform the reader and influence him
subtly. This genre is used for writing on natural, cultural
and social topics.

⚫ Types: Newspaper Report and Formal Report


Features of a Report
⚫ Facts are used so as to keep the report writing objective.
⚫ The report generally moves around one event.
⚫ Events are normally arranged and sequenced in a chronological
order.
⚫ The impersonal passive voice and reported speech are used.
⚫ Reports are written in the past tense or timeless present tense.
⚫ Shorter sentences are used for clarity.
⚫ Formal diction should be used. Jargon and colloquial language
must be avoided.
⚫ It may include personal comments, interpretations and
suggestions in conclusion.
Format of a Newspaper Report:
Format of a Formal Report:
How to prepare for writing a report:

⚫ Understand the topic and analyze it carefully.


⚫ Understand its purpose.
⚫ Research the topic.
⚫ Plan and organize thoughts clearly.
⚫ Keep a record of the research.
⚫ Write a draft using proper paragraphs and edit for spelling
and grammar errors.
⚫ Write your final report.

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