Progression Test Stage 8 English 2023 Paper 2 With Mark Scheme

1. Fiction reading—refugee camp setting, character interaction (Subhi, Queeny, Eli, Maá), dialogue structure, family dynamics
2. Language techniques—simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, repetition for emphasis, short sentence impact
3. Emotional tone—sympathy through setting description, hunger and hardship portrayal, contrast in behavior (Queeny vs. Subhi), narrative intimacy
4. Character development—sibling-like bond (Eli and Subhi), storytelling as escapism, Subhi’s persuasive behavior, Queeny’s critical tone
5. Writing task—creative story continuation for children’s magazine, fantasy elements (whale), new character introduction, imaginative resolution
6. Assessment focus—textual evidence, inferencing, language analysis, character insight, narrative creativity with emotional engagement