Argumentation: compulsory volunteering
A school magazine is discussing whether community volunteering should be compulsory for students. Supporters want wider participation, while critics say compulsion undermines choice and may overlook students’ circumstances. Write an article giving your views.
Aim to write 200–300 words. You are assessed on communication and organisation (10 marks) and accuracy (10 marks).
60 exam-style questions on WJEC GCSE English Language 4.2.1 Compulsory argumentation and persuasion writing tasks. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.