Progression Test Stage 9 English as a Second Language 2023 Paper 3

1. Functional writing: classroom notice for farewell party (audience, purpose, time/place, contribution request), informal and clear tone, concise instruction-focused style
2. Creative writing: narrative beginning with “As the train arrived...”, story development in 110–130 words, logical sequence, descriptive setting, emotional tone
3. Language skills: basic grammar (present/past tenses, articles, prepositions), linking devices (e.g. “because”, “then”, “after that”), vocabulary suitable for A2–B1
4. Audience awareness: writing for classmates (notice) and teacher (story), appropriate tone/register for purpose
5. Structural expectations: short paragraphs, introduction-climax-resolution in story, bullet-like clarity in notice, ensuring word count adherence
6. Task objectives: communicative clarity, message completeness, creativity and engagement, language control for ESL writing at lower secondary level