CCEA English Paper 1 Task 1 Writing for Purpose and Audience BUNDLE

This collection of resources is designed to take students from the initial planning stages of persuasive writing through to examiner-level critique. By focusing on modern, high-interest topics, it ensures learners are engaged with the subject matter while mastering the technical requirements of the curriculum.

What’s Included in This Resource Pack?

21 Comprehensive Sample Questions

The pack includes 21 varied tasks categorised by relevant themes such as School Life, Health, Technology and Society. Each question is specifically framed by:

Form: Tasks include speeches, articles and formal essays.

Audience: Specific targets such as classmates, the wider community or the examiner.

Modern Contexts: Topics range from the impact of AI in schools to the introduction of a 'Processed Tax' on foods.

Structured Planning Points for Every Question

To support students in building a coherent argument, every question is accompanied by a detailed planning guide:

Four Evidence-Based Points: Clear arguments for each topic, such as the benefits of later school starts for teenage sleep patterns .

Counter-Arguments: Pre-written opposing views to help students meet the criteria for a balanced and sophisticated response.

The Red Flag / Green Flag Analysis Tool

A practical, interactive activity designed to sharpen student proofreading and self-correction skills.

Green Flags: Highlights high-level features such as the use of rhetorical questions, arguments, and sophisticated vocabulary.

Red Flags: Directly identifies common errors that lose marks, including homophone confusion (e.g., "weather" vs "whether", "wood" vs "would") and punctuation slips.

Assessment and Examiner Feedback

The resources include three sample answers for comparison, allowing students to see the difference between Red Flag errors and Green Flag successes. By totalling the flags, students can assign grades and understand exactly what the examiner is looking for in a top-grade response.