Year 9
Controlled Assessment
Teen Rant
What does that mean?
Let’s look at origins. The word Iconoclast is
formed from two words originally taken from
Medieval Greek: eikōn meaning "image,
likeness" and -klastēs meaning "breaker" - this
is because the first iconoclasts smashed
religious tokens and images in their desire for
change. How does this help you? It means that
you are essentially writing a teen rant! Your
task is to produce 500 words of writing for a
teen website where you argue strongly against
something you want to change or something
that annoys you.
How will it work?
a. 2/3 hours low level controlled
assessment in class where you can plan,
discuss, collaborate, get help on your
ideas. Beginning Monday 12th May
b. Then 2/3 hours high level controlled
assessment (exam conditions) to write up
your ideas.
How does it contribute to GCSE?
It will be sent to Ashby and given to your
new English teacher. This work will form
part of your GCSE controlled assessment
for writing.
Your new English teacher will start to
make judgements about your ability based
on your teen rant.
How are you being assessed?
Be aware of the following 6 areas. You must:
• write clearly, effectively and imaginatively, using an
appropriate form –
• write in a way that engages the reader (interesting!)
• organise ideas into structured and sequenced sentences
and paragraphs
• use a variety of language features (lists of 3, similes,
metaphor, emotive language) and structural features
(short dramatic sentences, one sentence paragraphs) to
make writing effective
• use a range of sentence structures for clarity, purpose
and effect
• use accurate punctuation and spelling.
What notes can you take into the
exam?
You may take an A4 sheet of notes into
the exam with you. It cannot contain fluent
prepared paragraphs but it can be a
collections of key words (spellings), spider
diagrams, paragraph plans, lists,
reminders of what to include and what to
avoid.