Writing task
“Museums and ancient buildings such as castles should do more to bring history alive for young people.” Write the words for a leaflet encouraging young people to visit a museum or ancient building. It does not have to be a real place.
Time: 30 minutes (as indicated for this published task).
Marks: 25.
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Understand the task
A Leaflet Inviting Young People into History is a promotional leaflet task that tests genre conventions, persuasion, reader engagement. Use a clear headline, lively benefits and an invitation appropriate to younger readers.
- genre conventions
- persuasion
- reader engagement
- concise vocabulary
Requirements to keep in mind
Recommended writing time: approximately 30 minutes (as indicated in the paper/section); Writing marks: 25 (subject to separately awarded SPaG marks); Published task/option: 3b (where the source offers alternatives, pupils answer the paper's specified number, not all)
Plan your response
- Use a clear headline, lively benefits and an invitation appropriate to younger readers.
- Plan a clear beginning, development and ending within the time available.
- Use precise vocabulary and vary sentence lengths where appropriate.
- Proofread spelling, punctuation and paragraphing before finishing.
Check your response against the task requirements. Leave time to review sentence clarity, punctuation and spelling.
Short atoply teaching example
Written by atoply, not an official school answer or mark scheme. This short illustration shows selected techniques. It does not set a target length or expected mark for the timed task.
Reveal example and teaching notes
Step Inside the Past!
Ever wondered what it felt like to defend a castle, trade in a Roman market or decipher a secret message? At Willow Keep, you can explore the old towers, try a history detective trail and examine replica objects from daily life. Bring a friend and test your skills with puzzles hidden around the courtyard. There are stories behind every stone, and some of them may surprise you. Adventure begins at the gate—come and discover what the history books cannot show you.
Learn from the example
- The response chooses an angle for its intended readers. Its details serve that purpose instead of trying to cover every part of the topic.
- Use the requested article or leaflet form, with each paragraph offering a useful point for that audience. Headings and direct address should serve the purpose of the piece.