This document challenges the reader to improve their English exam performance by 10 marks from their mock exam. It explains that achieving this goal will require focus, skilled learning, and hard work using available resources over the next few weeks. The reader is asked to review their mock exam performance and identify where they can gain 10 additional marks in reading comprehension and writing sections.

1. Welcome to the TEN MARK Challenge! You,
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are challenged to raise your English Language Exam performance by a minimum of TEN MARKS, achieving at least one
grade higher than in your mock exam.
This challenge will involve focus, skilled learning and hard work, using all the resources available to you over the next
few weeks. Start by going back to your exam performance from the mocks, and answering the key question – WHERE
ARE YOUR TEN MARKS COMING FROM?
READING PAPER – How did I do?
1a – List four things we learn about ..... Read and understand /4
1b – Explain what we learn about .... Understanding and inference
/4
(PEE)
2 – What does the text tell us about .... Understanding and inference
/8
(PEE)
3 – How does the webpage use language for effect? Use of language
/12
(PEE+)
4 – Compare the ways both texts use presentational Use of presentation /
devices for effect. comparison /12
(PEE+)
MY TOTAL READING SCORE: / 40
To get a C Grade = 22/40 (approx)
WRITING PAPER – How did I do?
5 – Write a letter explaining what your dream job would be. /10 (for Content and Organisation)
/6 (for Accuracy)
6 – Write an article arguing for or against the view that Sports Stars /16 (for Content and Organisation)
are good role models. /8 (for Accuracy)
MY TOTAL WRITING SCORE: /40
To get a C Grade = 22/40 (approx)
My total Exam Score: /80
Use this box to note down where you can get your ten extra marks...