11 Plus Writing

A balanced scale between two pillars showing arguments for and against to explain 11 Plus discursive writing.

11 Plus Discursive Writing – Simple Structure a...

11 Plus discursive writing can confuse children because it looks similar to persuasive writing. This short guide explains the difference, gives a simple 11 Plus discursive writing structure and includes...

11 Plus Discursive Writing – Simple Structure a...

11 Plus discursive writing can confuse children because it looks similar to persuasive writing. This short guide explains the difference, gives a simple 11 Plus discursive writing structure and includes...

11 Plus writing blog graphic with the title Why Audience Matters and a short tagline about audience, purpose and who’s reading the piece.

11+ Writing: Why Audience Matters

Why can a piece of 11+ writing have good ideas and relevant detail, yet still miss the mark? Sometimes, it comes down to the audience. This blog explains why audience...

11+ Writing: Why Audience Matters

Why can a piece of 11+ writing have good ideas and relevant detail, yet still miss the mark? Sometimes, it comes down to the audience. This blog explains why audience...

FANBOYS comma rule 11+ grammar blog image

FANBOYS Comma Rule: What 11+ Parents Need to Know

Children are often taught that you do not need a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction, and some are even told it is ‘wrong’. This blog explains why KS2 teaching, 11+...

FANBOYS Comma Rule: What 11+ Parents Need to Know

Children are often taught that you do not need a comma before a FANBOYS conjunction, and some are even told it is ‘wrong’. This blog explains why KS2 teaching, 11+...

Graphic for blog titled ‘Parents’ guide to 11 Plus writing’ – teal background with a yellow ‘Parents’ speech bubble and icons of an open book, two notebooks and a pencil.

11 Plus Writing Genres – A Quick Guide for Parents

A fast, parent-friendly guide to 11 Plus writing genres – with quick practice ideas, sensible timings and tone tips – plus less common formats like news reports, playscripts and school-magazine...

11 Plus Writing Genres – A Quick Guide for Parents

A fast, parent-friendly guide to 11 Plus writing genres – with quick practice ideas, sensible timings and tone tips – plus less common formats like news reports, playscripts and school-magazine...