11+ Writing and SPaG

Illustrated 11 Plus leaflet-writing cover comparing a leaflet and an article, with a folded leaflet, information page, books and pencils.

11 Plus Leaflet Writing: Leaflet or Article?

A leaflet needs more than short paragraphs and a few headings. I compare leaflets with articles and explain purpose, audience, sections and layout.

11 Plus Leaflet Writing: Leaflet or Article?

A leaflet needs more than short paragraphs and a few headings. I compare leaflets with articles and explain purpose, audience, sections and layout.

Illustrated 11 Plus letter-writing cover comparing a formal letter and an informal letter, with letters, an envelope and a postbox.

11 Plus Letter Writing: Formal or Informal Letter?

Does your child know how a formal letter differs from a letter to a friend? I explain the layout, greetings, sign-offs, tone and paragraph structure.

11 Plus Letter Writing: Formal or Informal Letter?

Does your child know how a formal letter differs from a letter to a friend? I explain the layout, greetings, sign-offs, tone and paragraph structure.

Illustrated 11 Plus report writing cover comparing a general report and a newspaper report, with a clipboard, newspaper and three ducks.

11 Plus Report Writing: Report or Newspaper Rep...

Does your child know the difference between a report and a newspaper report? I explain what each one needs, with two versions of the same fictional 11 Plus task.

11 Plus Report Writing: Report or Newspaper Rep...

Does your child know the difference between a report and a newspaper report? I explain what each one needs, with two versions of the same fictional 11 Plus task.

Illustrated 11 Plus blog cover reading ‘Story, Recount or Description?’ with an open storybook, an ordered recount page and a framed house.

11 Plus Story, Recount or Description: What’s t...

Does your child know the difference between an 11 Plus story, recount and description? I explain what each type of writing needs, with real examples of the mistakes children often...

11 Plus Story, Recount or Description: What’s t...

Does your child know the difference between an 11 Plus story, recount and description? I explain what each type of writing needs, with real examples of the mistakes children often...

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...