'WRITING' PAPER PATTERN

PAPER I - WRITING 

Time Allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes                                                                                 Maximum Marks: 60
This paper has two sections and candidates answer on a separate answer sheet.
SECTION I: DIRECT WRITING (30 marks)

• Candidates are presented with a task, e.g., write a letter, speech, report, article, fit for purpose and relevant to the world of study, work or the community. 
• Candidates should write 200-300 word to inform or persuade a particular audience. 
• 15 marks are allocated for task fulfillment and 15 marks for language. 

SECTION II: CREATIVE WRITING (30 marks) 

• This is an essay, testing language and content combined. 
• Candidates answer one question from a choice of five narrative/descriptive/argumentative essay titles and should write 350-500 words. 

Both sections test Assessment Objectives W1, W2, W3, W4.