11+ Writing and SPaG

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...

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...