Progression Test Stage 7 English 2017 Paper 2 With Mark Scheme

1. Fiction comprehension—narrator’s emotional journey, mysterious old man’s arrival, subtle character dynamics (mother’s silence, grandfather’s presence)
2. Language techniques—literary devices (metaphor, onomatopoeia), suspense buildup, emotional tone, physical description as personality cue
3. Narrative structure—first-person point of view, progressive revelation of identity, use of contrast in reactions (narrator vs. mother)
4. Character analysis—fascination with grandfather, mother’s discomfort, grandfather’s delicate actions (e.g. handling wallet, eating habits)
5. Writing task—story titled An Unexpected Visitor, guided planning: character roles, setting choices, conflict and resolution, thematic development
6. Assessment focus—inference of emotion, figurative interpretation, sequential storytelling, rich character portrayal, plot coherence in creative writing