AQA June 2022 Language Paper 1 - Creative Writing Questions
Here are the creative writing questions from the June 2022 paper for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing (Exam code: 8700/1). Remember that for these questions, it’s important to choose only one question. Also, you need to structure the ‘descriptive’ piece very differently from the ‘narrative’ - and you need to respond directly to the question; you won’t get high marks if you write all of your creative answers in a similar way.
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Here are the questions!
Section B: Writing
You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section. Write in full sentences. You are reminded of the need to plan your answer. You should leave enough time to check your work at the end.
Descriptive Writing Question:
Write a description of an unusual place to stay, as suggested by this picture:
Narrative Writing Question:
Write a story about a life-saving rescue. (24 marks for content and organisation 16 marks for technical accuracy) [40 marks]
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Creative Writing Practice Questions
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