Demo Answer: Article | English Language for GCSE/IGCSE - Year 11 PDF Download

Introduction

For this assignment, you'll be required to craft a written piece following a specific format, drawing insights and perspectives from one or two provided reading passages.
In the subsequent guide, I'll illustrate how to tackle this task by adopting the format of an article. While the task sample is derived from a prior exam paper, it's crucial to acknowledge that using exam paper texts or tasks in your coursework portfolio is not permissible. Nonetheless, this example is offered to showcase the proficiency needed to achieve a high-quality piece of work.
The guide includes:

• Addressing the reading assessment objectives
• Assignment 1 task
• Article model answer
• Unannotated model answer

Addressing the Reading Assessment Objectives

In this task, you can earn up to 15 marks for your capacity to assess both the overt and implied concepts, viewpoints, and attitudes articulated in one or two texts, synthesizing them to produce a refined and well-elaborated response.
Let's take a look at how you do this, using the following two texts:

To begin with, you should read the texts and highlight the ideas and opinions that could inform your writing. Your response might use the following ideas from these texts:

Text A

• The internet is often criticized unfairly.
• There is a complex relationship between social media and feelings of loneliness, low self-confidence, and social isolation.
• Contrary to popular belief, the internet can reduce loneliness for some individuals.
• Meaningful connections can be established online.
• Social media platforms aid in finding friends and fostering social lives.
• One can maintain authenticity both online and offline, merging their online and real-life identities.
• Online friendships transcend geographical barriers.
• Virtual interactions can be as fulfilling as face-to-face relationships.
• Friend-making applications are becoming more prevalent.
• For some, forming friendships online is easier.

Text B

• Research indicates the significant value of genuine friendships to individuals.
• Humans are inherently inclined to cultivate a few close friendships, even when part of larger social circles.
• Despite the internet's presence for fostering connections over vast distances, social media hasn't resulted in having more friends.
• The dynamics of friendship are evolving over time.
• Physical, shared experiences play a crucial role in nurturing strong friendships.
• Building deeper connections necessitates more effort beyond digital interactions.

Assignment 1 task

In response to the above texts, a possible Assignment 1 task wording would be:

“Write a magazine article for young people about modern friendship.

Base your article on what you have read in both texts.”

Article model answer

The model answer below exemplifies an exemplary response to the aforementioned task:

Unannotated model answer

Commentary:

• The title utilizes alliteration to grab the reader's attention.
• The opening employs persuasive techniques and shows a grasp of the task.
• The response displays an understanding of the target audience consistently.
• Consistent style, tone, and voice are maintained, drawing from Text A and Text B.
• Any specific references to ideas are rephrased in the candidate's words.
• Incorporating a personal anecdote is fitting for this article.
• The conclusion directly addresses the second task point.
• A personal perspective is sustained throughout the response.
• Accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation are maintained throughout.