Progression Test Stage 6 English as a Second Language 2023 paper 3

1. Informal message writing—topics: new home location, bedroom description, invitation to visit; length: 35–45 words
2. Story writing prompt—first sentence given: “Marcus put on his jacket and ran to the park“; creative continuation required
3. Structure expectations—Part 1: clear, friendly, concise message format; Part 2: narrative with beginning, middle, end
4. Focus on personal context—relatable situations like moving house and park adventure
5. Assessment criteria—grammar accuracy, vocabulary range, coherence, and relevance to prompts
6. Time management—35-minute completion window; balance between content generation and proofreading