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Directed writing: transforming source material: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

In the context of the Directed writing task in Section B, which of the following best defines the 'transformation' process required of the student?

Question 2

1 mark

If a Directed writing task requires the creation of a 'hybrid' mode text, such as a blog post that responds to a speech, which of the following is a key stylistic consideration?

Question 3

1 mark

When completing a Directed writing task, students are credited for their ability to 'sustain a style'. Which factor is most critical in determining whether the sustained style is successful?

Question 4

1 mark

A student is tasked with transforming a formal government report into a series of social media posts for teenagers. According to the principles of Directed writing, which transformation is most likely to be required to meet the 'specific brief'?

Question 5

1 mark

How does the analytical work performed in Section A (Understanding texts) support the student's performance in the Section B Directed writing task?

Question 6

3 marks

In a Directed writing task, why is the process of transformation considered more complex than simple summary when adapting source material for a new purpose?

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Question 7

5 marks

How does the concept of the constructed reader impact the choices made during a Directed writing task aimed at a specialist audience?

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Question 8

4 marks

When preparing for a Directed writing task, a student is asked to transform an informative brochure about eco-friendly living into a persuasive blog post for a teenage audience.

(a) Identify two key linguistic features the student should adapt to meet the new audience and purpose.
(b) Explain how the mode of the text might change during this transformation from a printed brochure to a digital blog post.

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