Progression Test Stage 9 English 2023 Paper 2 With Mark Scheme

1. Fictional comprehension—character traits, dialogue analysis, reader inference, contrasting viewpoints, literary metaphors
2. Language analysis—repetition, sentence types (exclamatory, imperative), punctuation usage (inverted commas), metaphorical expression
3. Text structure and tone—mother’s role as a mentor, conflict between siblings, narrative build-up, tension through long sentences
4. Chess as central theme—symbol of discipline, learning through perseverance, comparison to a battlefield, influence on character development
5. Writing task—narrative composition about learning a new skill, focus on structure, perspective, emotional journey
6. Assessment objectives—reading comprehension, critical analysis, narrative writing, vocabulary expansion, grammar precision