Progression Test Stage 7 English 2023 Paper 1 With Mark Scheme

1. Non-fiction comprehension—zoo practices since the 1950s, writer’s television role, naming decisions, linking punctuation (dash, ellipsis, semi-colon)
2. Language devices—direct speech in autobiography, ellipsis for reflection, persuasive phrases in travel writing, use of pronouns for coherence
3. Structural elements—fact file format for easy information retrieval, headings and bullet points, clarity in presentation
4. Text type comparison—autobiographical narrative vs. promotional travel article, tone and intention differences, formal vs. persuasive language
5. Summary skills—extraction of factual content from structured material (Night Safari), condensing into clear short paragraph
6. Writing task—personal recount of an interesting visit, descriptive detail, emotional engagement, structured narrative with audience awareness