Progression Test Stage 8 English 2023 Paper 1 With Mark Scheme

1. Reading comprehension—elephant communication, tracking challenges, direct speech usage, imagery and linking sentences
2. Language devices—conjunctions, punctuation for emphasis, idiomatic expressions (“food time is a breeze”), metaphorical use of “songs”
3. Structural comparison—Text A formal and scientific vs. Text B informal and playful, tone differentiation through vocabulary and style
4. Functional reading—elephant trunk uses (drinking, eating, self-care, communication), summarization into structured notes and brief paragraph
5. Writing task—information text for alien visitors about human hands, covering function, special skills (e.g., sign language), hygiene practices
6. Assessment targets—interpretation of figurative language, use of evidence, clarity of summary writing, expository structure and informative tone