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BBA PRACTICE EXAMINATION

2014
ENGLISH
Level Three
QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOKLET
(PAPER SAVE VERSION)
91472 (3.1)
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STUDENTS NAME

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Respond critically to specied aspect(s) of studied written text(s)
supported by evidence.
Credits: Four
Suggested time: 60 minutes
You should answer ONE of the questions in this booklet.
If you need more room for any answer, use the space provided at the back of this
booklet.
Check that this booklet has pages 2-4 in the correct order and that none of these
pages is blank.
Achievement Criteria
Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence
Respond critically to specied
aspect(s) of studied written
text(s), supported by evidence.
Respond critically and
convincingly to specied
aspect(s) of studied written
text(s), supported by evidence.
Respond critically and
perceptively to specied
aspect(s) of studied written
text(s), supported by evidence.
HAND THIS BOOKLET TO THE SUPERVISOR AT THE END OF THE ASSESSMENT.
ASSESSORS USE ONLY
Not
Achievement
Achievement Achievement GRADE
Achieved with Merit with Excellence AND SCORE
0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8
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You are advised to spend 60 minutes writing an essay on your chosen statement in this booklet.
INSTRUCTIONS
Write an essay on at least ONE written text that you have studied, in response to ONE
of the statements below:
If you choose to write about more than one text, the texts may be:
the same type (eg two poems)
a combination of different types (intertextual studies - eg a poem and a short story).
After you have chosen the question, complete the box at the top of page 3. You may use
the space on page 3 to map or plan your ideas.
WRITTEN TEXTS
Discuss the extent to which you agree with your chosen statement.
Respond critically to the statement by making a close analysis of the text(s).
STATEMENTS (Choose ONE):
1. Written texts come alive only when readers interpret them.
2. Written texts focus on troublesome behaviour so that we can be warned.
3. Whatever the story, we must have a distinct sense of the narrative voice.
4. A writers task is to create a metaphorical mirror of society.
5. To be relevant, written texts should contain social commentary.
6. Written texts reveal the slow formation of self.
7. Successful written texts contain complex situations.
8. Technology has made reading more adventurous.
9. The themes of written texts will be more compelling when the reader discerns careful
language choices.
10. Irrespective of the genre, texts need to be carefully structured if meanings are to be
convincingly conveyed.
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Continue your answer on the rell provided. Write your name and the topic/question number
clearly at the top of EACH PAGE you complete. Hand in ALL rell sheets WITH THIS BOOKLET
at the end of the examination to your supervisor.
Teachers
use only
Begin your essay here:
Your essay should be AT LEAST 400 words long, and show accurate use and control of
writing conventions.
In your essay, discuss the extent with which you agree with your chosen statement.
Respond critically to the statement by making a close analysis of the text(s).
PLANNING:
Your essay should include:
1. an introduction clearly stating the scope and focus of the argument
2. key points related to the statement, supported by examples and quotations
3. a reasoned conclusion
Use the box below to map or plan your ideas. (This planning section will NOT be assessed).
Text type: Tick () your selection
Statement number: ______________
Title(s): ________________________________________________________________________________
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Author / creator(s): _____________________________________________________________________

Novel

Non-ction

Drama script

Poetry/song lyric

Short story

Digital/online text

Print media