WJEC Gcse English: Descriptive Writing Task
WJEC GCSE English – Writing to Describe
Every year, the descriptive writing task in Section B of Paper 1 is where students lose the most marks in their English exam. It is therefore a good idea to practice descriptive writing so that this does not happen to you. Furthermore, quality descriptive writing can be used as coursework. You are therefore improving your coursework folder at the same time as you are learning how to impress the examiner.
Below is a selection of descriptive writing tasks from past papers. They all begin with the guidance in the box:
You should write about a page in your answer book.
Remember this is a test of your ability to write descriptively.
1. Describe the scene on a beach or in a park on a summer’s day. (2001)
2. …show more content…
Included in this booklet are some responses to the second question.
How much do you already know about how to describe a scene? [pic]
Writing to describe – Checklist of Features
AO3i Form, tone, content appropriate for audience
❑ the tone is usually formal ❑ adjectives and adverbs add precision to the picture ❑ nouns are precise ❑ verbs are powerful ❑ details are multi-sensory ❑ figurative language builds atmosphere ❑ the third person is usually used but first can be appropriate, for example to add reflection or when writing autobiography
AO3ii Paragraphs and connectives
❑ an establishing paragraph sets the scene ❑ topic sentences establish the focus of each paragraph ❑ each paragraph develops a different snapshot view, eg of a particular group of people or an incident ❑ connectives guide the reader through the scene ❑ short paragraphs may emphasise key details
AO3iii Sentences and punctuation
❑ a range of sentences are used for effect ❑ short sentences create impact, long sentences provide
Every year, the descriptive writing task in Section B of Paper 1 is where students lose the most marks in their English exam. It is therefore a good idea to practice descriptive writing so that this does not happen to you. Furthermore, quality descriptive writing can be used as coursework. You are therefore improving your coursework folder at the same time as you are learning how to impress the examiner.
Below is a selection of descriptive writing tasks from past papers. They all begin with the guidance in the box:
You should write about a page in your answer book.
Remember this is a test of your ability to write descriptively.
1. Describe the scene on a beach or in a park on a summer’s day. (2001)
2. …show more content…
Included in this booklet are some responses to the second question.
How much do you already know about how to describe a scene? [pic]
Writing to describe – Checklist of Features
AO3i Form, tone, content appropriate for audience
❑ the tone is usually formal ❑ adjectives and adverbs add precision to the picture ❑ nouns are precise ❑ verbs are powerful ❑ details are multi-sensory ❑ figurative language builds atmosphere ❑ the third person is usually used but first can be appropriate, for example to add reflection or when writing autobiography
AO3ii Paragraphs and connectives
❑ an establishing paragraph sets the scene ❑ topic sentences establish the focus of each paragraph ❑ each paragraph develops a different snapshot view, eg of a particular group of people or an incident ❑ connectives guide the reader through the scene ❑ short paragraphs may emphasise key details
AO3iii Sentences and punctuation
❑ a range of sentences are used for effect ❑ short sentences create impact, long sentences provide