Argumentation: publishing school achievement rankings
A school magazine is discussing a proposal to publish individual students’ achievement rankings. Supporters say rankings recognise success and help families understand performance; opponents question their fairness and effect on students. 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 Section B (20%) – Writing, covering 4.2.1 Compulsory argumentation and persuasion writing tasks. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.