Proofreading
Spot the mistake: It is his brothers dog.
It is his brother's dog
What exam paper is this? 1, 2, 3 or 4?
Paper 3
Explain fiction vs. non-fiction.
Fiction is made up (not real), and non-fiction is based on facts/a true story.
How should you address the other students?
Candidate A/B/C/D
How many words do you need to write for Part A and B?
Part A (200 words)
Part B (400 words)
Spot the mistake: The children was so cute!
The children were so cute!
What do you need to study for Part B?
Writing formats from the revision study notes
Who wrote the book Harry Potter?
How long is the preparation time for speaking?
10 minutes
What are the marking criteria for writing?
Content, language and organization
Spot the mistake: The dog was very happy that it wiggled it's tail.
The dog was very happy that it wiggled its tail.
How would you address/start a formal email to me?
Dear Mr. Ramos,
Hope you are doing well. I am writing to...
How much time do you have for Paper 1?
1.5 hours
What is the right way to disagree with someone in a group discussion?
'Although your idea is great, I'm sorry but I have to disagree...' (anything similar or appropriate)
Name any 3 text types that require a title
An article, a blog post and an essay. (or other reasonable answers)
Spot the mistake: Onomatopeia, simile and metaphor are literary devices.
Onomatopoeia, simile and metaphor are literary devices.
Name 2 text types you need to study for Part B
Website announcement/email/fact file/speech/ programme entry
How should you allocate your time doing the reading paper?
30-35 minutes for Part A, 55-60 minutes for Part B
How should you organise your points?
Mention main point, elaborate & give examples
Introduction, body and conclusion
Spot the mistakes: Every one bought there lunch to school.
Everyone brought their lunch to school.
How would you end an email to someone you know and someone you do not know?
'Yours sincerely' and 'yours faithfully'
What literary device is used in the following sentence:
My friend's sister, Sharon, is a night owl.
What are the four criteria you're tested on?
Pronunciation & delivery, communication strategies, vocabulary & language pattern, ideas & organisation
Name all FIVE text types you need to study for writing
Blog, article, letter to the editor, speech and formal/informal letter