Assignment 1 | Model Answer: Letter

 When tackling this task, you are expected to write in a particular format based on the opinions, ideas, and information provided in one or two reading passages. The goal is to craft a compelling and convincing speech that addresses the task effectively while showcasing your writing skills.

 

The following guide walks you through how to approach the task in the format of a letter. While the example provided is based on a past exam paper, remember that for coursework you cannot use texts or tasks directly lifted from exams. This model answer is here to help you understand the skills required to achieve top marks.

 

Understanding the Reading Assessment Objectives

 This task awards up to 15 marks, and here’s what you’ll be assessed on:

• Explicit ideas: Can you clearly identify the straightforward points made in the text(s)?
• Implied ideas: Are you able to spot the underlying attitudes, opinions, or suggestions in the text(s)?
• Evaluation and development: Are you capable of analysing the text(s) and creating a sophisticated response that reflects your understanding?

 

To achieve high marks, you need to demonstrate your ability to combine the information from the text(s) into a focused and effective response that builds on the ideas provided.

 

Let’s break it down using an example question:

 

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Your response should be based on the ideas, opinions, and attitudes in the two texts provided:

 

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Model Answer: Letter

 

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