Progression Test Stage 9 English 2024 Paper 1

1. Comprehension of non-fiction: sneaker history, vocabulary interpretation in context, timeline analysis, rhetorical devices like alliteration and dashes, quotation-based evidence
2. Language analysis: informal tone identification, metaphorical expressions, impact of punctuation, meaning of verbs (e.g. “shaped”, “capitalised”), subheading techniques
3. Thematic tracking: evolution of sneakers from practical use to cultural symbol, Olympic influence, commercialisation, role of fashion and identity in footwear trends
4. Summary and inference: influence of marketing, summarising Olympic-driven innovations, understanding cultural shifts through quotations and text structure
5. Writing task: reflective article on school learning journey, change in study styles, student-teacher interactions, evolving homework expectations, personal academic targets
6. Reader engagement techniques: use of structure, tone variation, critical thinking through opinion-based responses, evidencing views from textual references