wilson school test on 5th Oct

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khan1971
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wilson school test on 5th Oct

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what could be a writing task like story, diary, letter ......
no sarcastic remarks please.
Ladymuck
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Re: wilson school test on 5th Oct

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I'm not exactly sure what you are asking? The Wilsons 2nd round English is likely to give the boys a page or so of information to read, and then they will be asked to write a response which could be in the form of a letter, a diary, a newspaper report etc. They will be given 50-55 minutes for this task. Does that answer your question?
khan1971
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Re: wilson school test on 5th Oct

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are u guessing or writing task always come like this.
got some idea but not fully clear.
Ladymuck
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Re: wilson school test on 5th Oct

Post by Ladymuck »

This has been the format for Wilson's for the last 2 years (This is the 3rd year that the exam has been in the current 2 stage format). The school could of course change the format this year, but they have given no such indication thus far.
newdud
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Re: wilson school test on 5th Oct

Post by newdud »

Last Year the Wilson English test format, was as per LM post.
BUT be prepared for anything, one of the thing that Wilson looks for is a 'width and breath' of English
Success999
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Re: wilson school test on 5th Oct

Post by Success999 »

Ladymuck, thank you, that is really useful info.
In sutton grammar school second round exam what type of writing is expected ?
Will DS have any choices or would need to write on the given topic.. Would he be expected to show the writing plan..
Any help / guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks.
newdud
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Re: wilson school test on 5th Oct

Post by newdud »

For English,
In Wilson it is likely to be a single Essay based on a 'some' article that will be given to the boys. Writing plans are optional but I think they get marked down for not following the written plan , if the chose to put one in.

For Sutton it is likely to 4 question with very 'wordy' type answers and one small essay type writing 'imagine you are ... '

BUT, the format may change, this is all based on last years exam.
sammyp
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Re: wilson school test on 5th Oct

Post by sammyp »

Hi, How many pages needs to be written for Wilson for 50-55 minutes?
Success999
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Re: wilson school test on 5th Oct

Post by Success999 »

Thank you, Newdud.
I understand that format might change but could you please give examples of short writings that came in last years sutton school exam
Ladymuck
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Re: wilson school test on 5th Oct

Post by Ladymuck »

Newdud, I Know that what you have described was the format for WCGS last year. Was it definitely used for SGS too?
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