11 Plus Writing

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How to Choose Reliable Free 11 Plus Resources

Free 11 plus downloads can look polished and generous, but are they accurate? Here’s what parents should check before trusting free 11 plus resources, especially when AI-generated material might not...

How to Choose Reliable Free 11 Plus Resources

Free 11 plus downloads can look polished and generous, but are they accurate? Here’s what parents should check before trusting free 11 plus resources, especially when AI-generated material might not...

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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...

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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...

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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+...

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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...