Monday, June 20 - Thursday, June23
Tuesday Typical markers' report Original Composition It is important that students recognize the original composition as the "showpiece" of their exam. This is their chance to impress their readers with their maturity, imagination, depth of thinking, and writing skills. Compositions that are overly general, predictable, or shallow neither impress nor engage the reader. Similarly, attempting to shock the reader by focusing on inappropriate or offensive subject material is rarely successful. This topic begs for a single, well-developed example or anecdote, the "certain experience" stated in the prompt. The use of specific, effective detail, coupled with an insightful examination of the changes brought about by the experience will lead to a more engaging, impressive response. Students would be far more successful spe