13+ Common Entrance
I have attached below some sample CE papers to look at. At 13+ there are two papers, both with two sections entitled reading and writing:
PAPER 1: (50 marks- 1 hour 15 mins)
Section A: Reading (25 marks)
This section will contain a passage of literary prose followed by about five questions which seek to test understanding as well as powers of analysis and evaluation.
Section B: Writing (25 marks)
Candidates will be asked to select one of four essay titles. Three essay titles will require the use of prose for a practical purpose for example a letter, diary entry, speech or magazine article; the fourth essay title will be a choice of literary topics and the response will be based on books that they have studied.
PAPER 2: (50 marks- 1 hour 15 mins)
Section A: Reading (25 marks)
This section will comprise about five questions on an unseen poem to test both understanding of poetic technique and personal response.
Section B: Writing (25 marks)
Candidates will be asked to choose one of four essay titles which provoke imaginative, descriptive or narrative responses. Their planning sheet will not be sent to the senior school.
Papers are available in two levels, with level 1 being the easier paper. Notice that the prose and poem are the same for both the levels, it is only the questions that are differentiated. The essay options are the same for both levels.
Papers are available in two levels, with level 1 being the easier paper. Notice that the prose and poem are the same for both the levels, it is only the questions that are differentiated. The essay options are the same for both levels.