Writing task
SECTION B
You do not have to write a long piece. Think about using good vocabulary and writing accurately. [20 marks]
2. Describe an event or character in which you focus both on the character and atmosphere.
Practise this exact question with personalised feedback on your writing.
Understand the task
Describe an event or character, giving equal attention to characterisation and the atmosphere surrounding them.
- accurate expression
- imaginative control
- structure
- audience awareness
Requirements to keep in mind
Choose ONE option in the writing section; option 2; 20 marks; no independent writing time specified.
Plan your response
- Follow the exact instruction, form and viewpoint in the source PDF.
- Plan a clear beginning and a focused development.
- Use distinctive details rather than general adjectives.
- Allow a few minutes to check accuracy before finishing.
Check your response against the task requirements. Leave time to review sentence clarity, punctuation and spelling.
Original atoply example opening
Written by atoply, not an official school answer or mark scheme. This is an opening only; develop the rest of the response to meet the task requirements.
Reveal example and teaching notes
Mr Vale stood under the station clock, holding a spotless black umbrella despite the clear sky. The platform was deserted except for a porter sweeping leaves into a neat pile. When the last train passed without stopping, Mr Vale checked his watch, folded the umbrella and smiled for the first time that evening.
Learn from the example
- Concrete details build an impression of the subject. Notice how those choices work together rather than reading as a list of general adjectives.
- The viewpoint controls what the reader notices. Choose details and an order that sustain the task's requested perspective and atmosphere.