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11+ creative writing guide with 50 example topics and prompts

by Hayley | Nov 17, 2022 | Exams , Writing | 0 comments

The 11+ exam is a school entrance exam taken in the academic year that a child in the UK turns eleven.

These exams are highly competitive, with multiple students battling for each school place awarded.

The 11 plus exam isn’t ‘one thing’, it varies in its structure and composition across the country. A creative writing task is included in nearly all of the 11 plus exams, and parents are often confused about what’s being tested.

Don’t be fooled into thinking that the plot of your child’s writing task is important. It is not.

The real aim of the 11+ creative writing task is to showcase your child’s writing skills and techniques.

And that’s why preparation is so important.

This guide begins by answering all the FAQs that parents have about the 11+ creative writing task.

At the end of the article I give my best tips & strategies for preparing your child for the 11+ creative writing task , along with 50 fiction and non-fiction creative writing prompts from past papers you can use to help your child prepare. You’ll also want to check out my 11+ reading list , because great readers turn into great writers.

Do all 11+ exams include a writing task?

Not every 11+ exam includes a short story component, but many do. Usually 3 to 5 different prompts are given for the child to choose between and they are not always ‘creative’ (fiction) pieces. One or more non-fiction options might be given for children who prefer writing non-fiction to fiction.

Timings and marking vary from test to test. For example, the Kent 11+ Test gives students 10 minutes for planning followed by 30 minutes for writing. The Medway 11+ Test gives 60 minutes for writing with ‘space allowed’ on the answer booklet for planning.

Tasks vary too. In the Kent Test a handful of stimuli are given, whereas 11+ students in Essex are asked to produce two individually set paragraphs. The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CCSE) includes 2 creative writing paragraphs inside a 60-minute English exam.

Throughout the UK each 11+ exam has a different set of timings and papers based around the same themes. Before launching into any exam preparation it is essential to know the content and timing of your child’s particular writing task.

However varied and different these writing tasks might seem, there is one key element that binds them.

The mark scheme.

Although we can lean on previous examples to assess how likely a short story or a non-fiction tasks will be set, it would be naïve to rely completely on the content of past papers. Contemporary 11+ exams are designed to be ‘tutor-proof’ – meaning that the exam boards like to be unpredictable.

In my online writing club for kids , we teach a different task each week (following a spiral learning structure based on 10 set tasks). One task per week is perfected as the student moves through the programme of content, and one-to-one expert feedback ensures progression. This equips our writing club members to ‘write effectively for a range of purposes’ as stated in the English schools’ teacher assessment framework.

This approach ensures that students approaching a highly competitive entrance exam will be confident of the mark scheme (and able to meet its demands) for any task set.

Will my child have a choice of prompts to write from or do they have to respond to a single prompt, without a choice?

This varies. In the Kent Test there are usually 5 options given. The purpose is to gather a writing sample from each child in case of a headteacher appeal. A range of options should allow every child to showcase what they can do.

In Essex, two prescriptive paragraphs are set as part of an hour-long English paper that includes comprehension and vocabulary work. In Essex, there is no option to choose the subject matter.

The Medway Test just offers a single prompt for a whole hour of writing. Sometimes it is a creative piece. Recently it was a marketing leaflet.

The framework for teaching writing in English schools demands that in order to ‘exceed expectations’ or better, achieve ‘greater depth’, students need to be confident writing for a multitude of different purposes.

In what circumstances is a child’s creative writing task assessed?

In Essex (east of the UK) the two prescriptive writing tasks are found inside the English exam paper. They are integral to the exam and are assessed as part of this.

In Medway (east Kent in the South East) the writing task is marked and given a raw score. This is then adjusted for age and double counted. Thus, the paper is crucial to a pass.

In the west of the county of Kent there is a different system. The Kent Test has a writing task that is only marked in appeal cases. If a child dips below the passmark their school is allowed to put together a ‘headteacher’s appeal’. At this point – before the score is communicated to the parent (and probably under cover of darkness) the writing sample is pulled out of a drawer and assessed.

I’ve been running 11+ tutor clubs for years. Usually about 1% of my students passed at headteacher’s appeal.

Since starting the writing club, however, the number of students passing at appeal has gone up considerably. In recent years it’s been more like 5% of students passing on the strength of their writing sample.

What are the examiners looking for when they’re marking a student’s creative writing?

In England, the government has set out a framework for marking creative writing. There are specific ‘pupil can’ statements to assess whether a student is ‘working towards the expected standard,’ ‘working at the expected standard’ or ‘working at greater depth’.

Members of the headteacher panel assessing the writing task are given a considerable number of samples to assess at one time. These expert teachers have a clear understanding of the framework for marking, but will not be considering or discussing every detail of the writing sample as you might expect.

Schools are provided with a report after the samples have been assessed. This is very brief indeed. Often it will simply say ‘lack of precise vocabulary’ or ‘confused paragraphing.’

So there is no mark scheme as such. They won’t be totting up your child’s score to see if they have reached a given target. They are on the panel because of their experience, and they have a short time to make an instant judgement.

Does handwriting matter?

Handwriting is assessed in primary schools. Thus it is an element of the assessment framework the panel uses as a basis for their decision.

If the exam is very soon, then don’t worry if your child is not producing immaculate, cursive handwriting. The focus should simply be on making it well-formed and legible. Every element of the assessment framework does not need to be met and legible writing will allow the panel to read the content with ease.

Improve presentation quickly by offering a smooth rollerball pen instead of a pencil. Focus on fixing individual letters and praising your child for any hint of effort. The two samples below are from the same boy a few months apart. Small changes have transformed the look and feel:

Sample 1: First piece of work when joining the writing club

Sample 2: This is the same boy’s improved presentation and content

How long should the short story be.

First, it is not a short story as such—it is a writing sample. Your child needs to showcase their skills but there are no extra marks for finishing (or marks deducted for a half-finished piece).

For a half hour task, you should prepare your child to produce up to 4 paragraphs of beautifully crafted work. Correct spelling and proper English grammar is just the beginning. Each paragraph should have a different purpose to showcase the breadth and depth of their ability. A longer – 60 minute – task might have 5 paragraphs but rushing is to be discouraged. Considered and interesting paragraphs are so valuable, a shorter piece would be scored more highly than a rushed and dull longer piece.

I speak from experience. A while ago now I was a marker for Key Stage 2 English SATs Papers (taken in Year 6 at 11 years old). Hundreds of scripts were deposited on my doorstep each morning by DHL. There was so much work for me to get through that I came to dread long, rambling creative pieces. Some children can write pages and pages of repetitive nothingness. Ever since then, I have looked for crafted quality and am wary of children judging their own success by the number of lines competed.

Take a look at the piece of writing below. It’s an excellent example of a well-crafted piece.

Each paragraph is short, but the writer is skilful.

He used rich and precisely chosen vocabulary, he’s broken the text into natural paragraphs, and in the second paragraph he is beginning to vary his sentence openings. There is a sense of control to the sentences – the sentence structure varies with shorter and longer examples to manage tension. It is exciting to read, with a clear awareness of his audience. Punctuation is accurate and appropriate.

11+ creative writing example story

How important is it to revise for a creative writing task.

It is important.

Every student should go into their 11+ writing task with a clear paragraph plan secured. As each paragraph has a separate purpose – to showcase a specific skill – the plan should reflect this. Built into the plan is a means of flexing it, to alter the order of the paragraphs if the task demands it. There’s no point having a Beginning – Middle – End approach, as there’s nothing useful there to guide the student to the mark scheme.

Beyond this, my own students have created 3 – 5 stories that fit the same tight plan. However, the setting, mood and action are all completely different. This way a bank of rich vocabulary has already been explored and a technique or two of their own that fits the piece beautifully. These can be drawn upon on the day to boost confidence and give a greater sense of depth and consideration to their timed sample.

Preparation, rather than revision in its classic form, is the best approach. Over time, even weeks or months before the exam itself, contrasting stories are written, improved upon, typed up and then tweaked further as better ideas come to mind. Each of these meets the demands of the mark scheme (paragraphing, varied sentence openings, rich vocabulary choices, considered imagery, punctuation to enhance meaning, development of mood etc).

To ensure your child can write confidently at and above the level expected of them, drop them into my weekly weekly online writing club for the 11+ age group . The club marking will transform their writing, and quickly.

What is the relationship between the English paper and the creative writing task?

Writing is usually marked separately from any comprehension or grammar exercises in your child’s particular 11+ exam. Each exam board (by area/school) adapts the arrangement to suit their needs. Some have a separate writing test, others build it in as an element of their English paper (usually alongside a comprehension, punctuation and spelling exercise).

Although there is no creative writing task in the ISEB Common Pre-test, those who are not offered an immediate place at their chosen English public school are often invited back to complete a writing task at a later date. Our ISEB Common Pre-test students join the writing club in the months before the exam, first to tidy up the detail and second to extend the content.

What if my child has a specific learning difficulty (dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, ASD)?

Most exam boards pride themselves on their inclusivity. They will expect you to have a formal report from a qualified professional at the point of registration for the test. This needs to be in place and the recommendations will be considered by a panel. If your child needs extra arrangements on the day they may be offered (it isn’t always the case). More importantly, if they drop below a pass on one or more papers you will have a strong case for appeal.

Children with a specific learning difficulty often struggle with low confidence in their work and low self-esteem. The preparations set out above, and a kids writing club membership will allow them to go into the exam feeling positive and empowered. If they don’t achieve a pass at first, the writing sample will add weight to their appeal.

Tips and strategies for writing a high-scoring creative writing paper

• Read widely for pleasure. Read aloud to your child if they are reluctant.
• Create a strong paragraph plan where each paragraph has a distinct purpose.
• Using the list of example questions below, discuss how each could be written in the form of your paragraph plan.
• Write 3-5 stories with contrasting settings and action – each one must follow your paragraph plan. Try to include examples of literary devices and figurative language (metaphor, simile) but avoid clichés.
• Tidy up your presentation. Write with a good rollerball pen on A4 lined paper with a printed margin. Cross out with a single horizontal line and banish doodling or scribbles.
• Join the writing club for a 20-minute Zoom task per week with no finishing off or homework. An expert English teacher will mark the work personally on video every Friday and your child’s writing will be quickly transformed.

Pressed for time? Here’s a paragraph plan to follow.

At Griffin Teaching we have an online writing club for students preparing for the 11 plus creative writing task . We’ve seen first-hand what a difference just one or two months of weekly practice can make.

That said, we know that a lot of people reading this page are up against a hard deadline with an 11+ exam date fast approaching.

If that’s you (or your child), what you need is a paragraph plan.

Here’s one tried-and-true paragraph plan that we teach in our clubs. Use this as you work your way through some of the example prompts below.

11+ creative writing paragraph plan

Paragraph 1—description.

Imagine standing in the location and describe what is above the main character, what is below their feet, what is to their left and right, and what is in the distance. Try to integrate frontend adverbials into this paragraph (frontend adverbials are words or phrases used at the beginning of a sentence to describe what follows—e.g. When the fog lifted, he saw… )

Paragraph 2—Conversation

Create two characters who have different roles (e.g. site manager and student, dog walker and lost man) and write a short dialogue between them. Use what we call the “sandwich layout,” where the first person says something and you describe what they are doing while they are saying it. Add in further descriptions (perhaps of the person’s clothing or expression) before starting a new line where the second character gives a simple answer and you provide details about what the second character is doing as they speak.

Paragraph 3—Change the mood

Write three to four sentences that change the mood of the writing sample from light to gloomy or foreboding. You could write about a change in the weather or a change in the lighting of the scene. Another approach is to mention how a character reacts to the change in mood, for example by pulling their coat collar up to their ears.

Paragraph 4—Shock your reader

A classic approach is to have your character die unexpectedly in the final sentence. Or maybe the ceiling falls?

11+ creative writing questions from real papers—fictional prompts

• The day the storm came
• The day the weather changed
• The snowstorm
• The rainy day
• A sunny day out
• A foggy (or misty) day
• A day trip to remember
• The first day
• The day everything changed
• The mountain
• The hillside
• The old house
• The balloon
• The old man
• The accident
• The unfamiliar sound
• A weekend away
• Moving house
• A family celebration
• An event you remember from when you were young
• An animal attack
• The school playground at night
• The lift pinged and the door opened. I could not believe what was inside…
• “Run!” he shouted as he thundered across the sand…
• It was getting late as I dug in my pocket for the key to the door. “Hurry up!” she shouted from inside.
• I know our back garden very well, but I was surprised how different it looked at midnight…
• The red button on the wall has a sign on it saying, ‘DO NOT TOUCH.’ My little sister leant forward and hit it hard with her hand. What happened next?
• Digging down into the soft earth, the spade hit something metal…
• Write a story which features the stopping of time.
• Write a story which features an unusual method of transport.
• The cry in the woods
• Write a story which features an escape

11+ creative writing questions from real papers—non-fiction prompts

• Write a thank you letter for a present you didn’t want.
• You are about to interview someone for a job. Write a list of questions you would like to ask the applicant.
• Write a letter to complain about the uniform at your school.
• Write a leaflet to advertise your home town.
• Write a thank you letter for a holiday you didn’t enjoy.
• Write a letter of complaint to the vet after an unfortunate incident in the waiting room.
• Write a set of instructions explaining how to make toast.
• Describe the room you are in.
• Describe a person who is important to you.
• Describe your pet or an animal you know well.

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11 Plus Creative Writing: Exam Preparation Guide

What is the creative writing element of the 11 Plus and what does it include?

Both 11 plus exam boards (GL and CEM) don’t have a creative writing element, however some schools may decide to add this element in to assist with the selection process. For instance, it may be used in cases where two students have very similar scores and so the creative writing piece will be the deciding factor.

Each school will have a different format for the writing element; some schools may ask for a creative piece of writing from scratch and others may ask students to complete a story from a passage they‘re provided with. Independent schools, on the other hand, usually require an essay or creative writing piece as part of the exam. 

In private schools, this section is crucial and is always marked, however in grammar schools this section may not always be marked. Nonetheless, it shouldn’t be overlooked as it could be a deciding factor of whether or not your child gets an offer at their target grammar school.

This element of the eleven plus will require students to manage their time well and be able to complete their story in just under an hour. Generally, students are given a scenario or prompt that they are free to interpret in their own way. Students will then be required to put their ideas together in a creative style.

Some examples of past prompts that have come up in grammar and private school 11 Plus exams include:

• Describe a situation which you have experienced which might also be called A Magical Moment, showing what your thoughts and feelings are
• The Prince of Darkness is a Gentleman
• The Broken Window

As you can see from these titles, there’s no specific category that they fall into and they are very unpredictable. The trick here is to ensure your child has lots of practice with these past paper questions, so they can better understand how they’re going to draft their ideas together coherently.

The structure of the writing piece should include:

• A beginning that sets the scene
• Characters who have a motivation behind their actions and drive the plot forward
• An ending that wraps up the original idea that was set out at the beginning 

How to prepare for the creative writing part of the exam?

Practice is of course a crucial element of the revision process. It may also be useful to jot down ideas and descriptions of: emotions, actions, characters and the environment. Having these sets of descriptions ready will save lots of time in the actual exam. Even though the emotions and characters your child has practised writing don’t match the question in the exam, they will have a better idea of how to formulate the structure and plot in a timely manner by developing the descriptions they practised. 

Themes to practice writing about:

• Nature : this could be rivers, rain, mountains, lightning
• Emotions : this is an essential part of the story as it helps to set the tone. Some emotions can be: joy, anger, sadness. It may be beneficial to visualise the ‘inside out’ movie and write out the emotions according to how each character behaves
• Activities you enjoy : this will help with writing the plot in the eleven plus exam since you can adapt and build on these descriptions based on the title question
• Animals : this may be your favourite animal or your pet
• Your surroundings : this could be houses, parks, churches, villages, roads. Understanding how to write about basic structures in a captivating way is a very important of this writing element

Techniques to practise using in your writing:

• Personification : This technique involves associating something that isn’t human with human qualities. For example: the trees danced in the wind . This technique allows the objects throughout the story to have meaning and gives energy to something that is usually expressionless. 
• Metaphors : This is a figure of speech, where a word or phrase is defined as another object or action to which it is not literally applicable. A famous example is from one of Shakespeare’s plays, As You Like It, is: ‘all the world’s a stage. ’ This metaphor compares the world to a theatrical stage. While this is not literally true, the metaphor demonstrates that the world is like a show and the people are like actors. Metaphors allow the reader to think more deeply about a subject, and they can also add emotion and dramatic effect.
• Similes : This is like a metaphor, except similes use the connective words ‘like’ or ‘as’ to draw comparisons. For example: her eyes were like diamonds . The purpose of similes is to make comparisons to better illustrate your ideas, which makes the story more vivid and entertaining for the reader. 
• Hyperbole : This is an exaggeration to emphasise a point to the reader. For instance: I have waited forever for this to happen . This makes the sentence more dramatic and grabs the reader’s attention, which makes the emotions more memorable.
• Alliteration : This is having two or more words with the same letters consecutively in a sentence. An example of this could be: the big bug bit the little bee . This will have a different effect depending on whether the letters sound soft or harsh, but generally alliteration adds a rhythmic sound to the sentence and accentuates your descriptions.

Some revision techniques

Although the topics for the creative writing section are unpredictable, they are usually very broad so your child can use their imagination to think of a plot or build on the descriptions they have already practised. They can start off by writing short stories on the themes mentioned above in this article, and attempt to implement the literary techniques throughout their writing.

It’s crucial to keep your reader hooked throughout your story, so having an interesting plot and characters will help, but it’s also important to focus on developing the techniques listed. Use past paper questions and practice writing short stories under timed conditions, then read over it and see how many techniques your child managed to implement. 

If your child is struggling to come up with ideas, it may be useful to encourage them to pick up one of their favourite books and allow them to get inspiration from there. This will encourage their creative thinking skills to grow; the first few pages of a book are especially important as they sometimes outline the main characters and setting of the entire story. 

Reading and analysing the first few pages can allow them to imagine how they’re going to start their own. Even better, try to encourage them to annotate the pages they read with how the characters are displayed, the emotions, actions and the techniques used. After this, they can try to use their structure and techniques in their own writing. Adding these techniques can improve their score tremendously in the eleven plus creative writing section.

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• 11 Plus English
• 11 Plus Non Verbal Reasoning
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How to pass a creative writing 11 plus (11+) exam

Last updated: october 9, 2023.

What is 11+ creative writing?

Whilst the main 11+ exam providers (GL Assessment, CEM, and ISEB) do not feature creative writing in their 11+ tests, many grammar and independent schools design their own exams that contain creative writing sections.

Even if your child isn’t facing an exam with a creative writing component, honing these skills offers many advantages. Developing their creative writing skills can help a child improve their creativity, communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical reasoning, and self-confidence.

What does the 11+ creative writing exam look like?

The format of an 11+ creative writing exam varies depending on the area or school your child is applying to. Creative writing in the 11+ will usually ask candidates to either write an original story based on a prompt or they will be given the start of a story and asked to complete a piece of prose in the same style of writing. Both types of assessment examine a child’s ability to plan and write their story in an imaginative, structured and coherent manner.

In the Kent Test, children are usually given five prompts to choose from and the purpose is to gather a writing sample from each child in case of a headteacher appeal. The Medway Test only gives candidates one prompt for an hour of creative writing. In Essex, however, candidates are given two paragraphs in an hour-long assessment which includes comprehension and vocabulary questions. 

Creative writing papers can be presented at any point of an 11+ exam. Sometimes it can be a completely separate paper, with its own timings, or at the end of another section, such as a comprehension exercise. If it comes at the end of a comprehension exercise, candidates will likely be asked to continue writing the comprehension passage or write about the same topic. Sometimes children will be given a list of prompts to choose from or they may be given only one title to write from, so it is vital that they are prepared for either option. 

It is important to note that these creative writing assessments are strictly timed. The length of time given varies depending on which school is setting the paper. It is important to remind your child of these time limits and make sure they are comfortable completing a piece of work in the allotted time.

How to help your child prepare for a creative writing exam

Here are some top tips on how to help your child prepare for their creative writing exam:

• Make writing a habit 

Encouraging your child to write regularly can significantly improve their writing skills. Establishing a writing routine can help your child practice consistently, gradually building their writing skills and confidence. 

A great way for you to help your child build their skills is to offer them daily writing prompts. These could be words, phrases, or pictures to spark their creativity and inspire their writing. You could further encourage your child by getting them to practice different techniques, themes, or styles. 

• Encourage them to read more

Reading is one of the most beneficial and rewarding activities that your child can do in the lead-up to their 11+. Introducing your child to a wide range of genres and encouraging them to read as much as they can is a great way to help them develop a strong vocabulary, understand writing styles, and become familiar with various devices and techniques. 

Supplying your child with both classic and contemporary novels, as well as poetry, plays, and non-fiction, will ensure they have a wide range of resources to take inspiration from. 

Reading widely will introduce your child to imaginative plots, creative vocabulary, and help them understand how different characters think and emotionally respond to various scenarios. 

• Offer them constructive feedback and celebrate their creativity  

Providing your child with regular constructive feedback is crucial for their writing growth. Focus on their strengths and encourage them to keep checking, proofreading, and editing their work. Getting them to revise and edit their writing is a great skill that will help them across their academic subjects.

You should also make sure you are consistently recognising and celebrating your child’s writing achievements to help build their confidence and motivation. You could set up a rewards system for writing goals, share their work with friends and family or encourage them to submit their work to writing competitions.

• Remind them that handwriting matters

Handwriting is a part of your child’s creative writing assessment and can affect their grade. Your child does not need to have perfect handwriting; however, it should be completely legible and easy to follow. 

You could help your child improve their handwriting by supplying them with pens that are comfortable and easy to use. You could also give them exercises, focusing on individual letters or words they struggle with. 

How to respond to a creative writing prompt

One of the tasks your child could face in their 11+ exam is to write a story based on a prompt. Responding effectively to a creative writing prompt is not just a test of your child’s imagination and creative abilities but also their organisational skills, understanding of narrative structures, and vocabulary. 

Although there is no way to know which topic your child will be asked to write about in their 11+ exam, there are a handful of topics that have regularly come up in the past. Here is a brief list of tasks your child could be asked to write about in their exam and some examples of what this question could look like: 

• Write a story about a stormy day.
• Write a story entitled, ‘Afraid’.
• Continue a story that begins with the line: Outside my front door, someone had left a large cardboard box.
• Imagine you are an alien that has just landed on Earth. Write a recount of your first day.
• Describe a visit to an extremely hot place.
• Write about a time that you or someone else became very angry by something. Explain what happened and describe how you felt. You should make your writing as interesting and detailed as possible.
• Write a story based on the following image.
• Describe this image.
• Write a letter to complain about the uniform at your school.
• Do you think children should be able to have smartphones? Write a persuasive article in which you outline reasons for and against.

Here are some tips on how your child should respond to a creative writing prompt in an 11+ exam:

• Understand the question

The first step in responding to a creative writing question is to analyse the prompt carefully. If your child has been given multiple prompts to choose from, encourage them to make a quick decision and to choose the option that they feel they can write most confidently on. 

Once they have chosen a prompt, it is important for them to understand what it is asking them to do. It could be asking for a story, a description, a personal anecdote or a piece of informative writing, and each of these could inform their writing in different ways. 

• Start planning 

They should then start to plan their response, spending just a few minutes jotting down any ideas they have and beginning to think about how to structure their writing. 

Briefly outlining how they will start their story, the main events that happen, and the ending can help them with their writing flow and ensure they complete their story within the time limit. Deciding on the setting, characters and sequence of events straight away can also help alleviate some exam stress and help your child feel confident in their storytelling abilities

• Start writing 

It is important to encourage your child to start writing as promptly as possible, especially if the creative writing exam has a short time limit. Whilst spending time properly reading the question and planning are vital first steps, it is important that your child does not spend too much crucial writing time in these stages. 

A great way to start writing a story is by describing the setting and the first characters. You should encourage your child to use lots of descriptive language and devices (similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia etc.)

If your child is being asked to write a piece of non-fiction, a great way to start is by setting out their argument in an introduction. If they are answering a question such as ‘Do you think children should be able to have smartphones?’ or ‘What is your favourite season of the year?’ they should also make sure to include a conclusion at the end of their work. 

• Edit and proofread 

You should encourage your child to take a few minutes towards the end of their exam to proofread their writing, especially if they are someone who usually finishes early. They can use this time to check for spelling and grammar mistakes or make sure the story flows smoothly.

This is also a good time for them to double-check that they have answered the prompt correctly and included everything they wanted to in their plan.

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w/c 12 th  Feb: HALF TERM

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w/c 25 th  March: EASTER BREAK

w/c 1 st  April: EASTER BREAK

w/c 8 th  April: EASTER BREAK

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w/c 22 nd  April: Session 18

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11 Plus CEM Free Practice Papers & Information Booklet

• What is the 11+ CEM Exam?

Every child at the age of 11 has to take the 11 Plus exam to get admission to Grammar or Independent schools across the UK. Centre for evaluation and monitoring (CEM) is one of the largest organisations which provides formative assessment to around one-third of the grammar schools in the UK for 11+ entrance exams.

Use the links below to access the collection of Free CEM 11+ papers pdfs and information booklets. All of these are completely free and need no sign-up.

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Free 11+ cgp cem practice papers, bexley cem 11 plus papers, more information on 11+ cem.

Bond assessment papers have been providing consistent and continuous learning since 1964 for 11+ CEM tests.

It covers all four 11+ subjects ( English , Maths , Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning ) and has been developed to support children’s learning. Below are a few free Bond 11+ CEM papers:

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CGP since 1995 has published a massive range of courses and subjects and is now a premier name in CEM 11 plus courses in the UK. CGP has in-depth coverage of Verbal Reasoning , Non-Verbal Reasoning , Maths and English . Download and practice CGP  CEM free 11+ practice papers from below:

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The Bexley tests since 2014 have adapted CEM format for 11 plus Evaluation and include Verbal Ability (verbal reasoning, vocabulary, comprehension) Non-verbal reasoning, English comprehension and Numerical reasoning (Mathematical problem solving). (Previously the test was GL Assessment , Maths and Verbal Reasoning multiple choice). Download the Bexley cem 11+ paper pdf for free:

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Free downloadable CEM 11 plus Information Booklet

• CEM 11 Plus Exam Information Booklet – Bexley
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• CEM 11 Plus Exam Information Booklet – Bucks (Historic. Region now using GL)
• CEM 11 Plus Exam Information Booklet – CCHS (Chelmsford)
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• CEM 11 Plus Exam Information Booklet – Henrietta Barnett (Historic. School now using GL)
• CEM 11 Plus Exam Information Booklet – Latymer
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Though one can find a good range of resources for children to prepare for CEM tests, CEM doesn’t produce or endorse any commercially available practice papers , preparation materials, tutoring or coaching schemes. ‘The resources that are available to purchase are not in any way associated with CEM 11+. This is deliberate, in an attempt to make the assessment as fair as possible and not give an advantage to children whose parents are able to pay for extra services or resources.

CEM however, produces familiarisation materials for school or areas where its tests are used so the children can get an idea of the look and feel of the test and the sort of questions that might be involved.

Things you can do to make your child prepare better for CEM 11+ is to encourage them to ‘read’ a wide range of texts and ‘think’ about what they’re reading, ‘practise’ maths and problem-solving in everyday situations, get used to working quietly and independently, complete their homework and check their answers.

Practising 11+ CEM style Maths and English papers would help pupils in getting comfortable with the range of questions that could be asked in CEM 11+ exams.

Our Maths CEM 11 Plus Subject-Wise Bundle contains 16 full-length practice papers and over 600 varied questions along with step-by-step solutions.

Our English CEM 11 Plus Subject-Wise Bundle contains 8 full-length practice test papers and over 450 questions with detailed answer explanations and hints.

Yes. Each paper of our 11 plus CEM Maths and English bundle replicates actual CEM Maths papers with instructions and time mentioned. Under the timed condition, you can use it as a CEM mock exam at home.

Yes. We provide detailed answer explanations for each question on our website. After subscribing, you can log in to our website and mark these 11+ CEM style practice papers.

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11 Plus: Creative Writing

Learn everything you need to know about the creative writing section of the 11 Plus exam.

The 11 Plus, commonly referred to as the 11+ exam or the Eleven Plus, is a selective entry test used in certain regions of the UK to determine which secondary school students will attend.

Typically, students take the exam during their final year of primary education at around the age of 11.

The aim of the exam is to identify the most academically gifted students and place them in schools that best meet their educational requirements and potential.

Students who attain the required scores are granted a place in a grammar school.

The 11 Plus exam assesses students in the following subjects:

• Mathematics
• Verbal Reasoning
• Non-verbal Reasoning

However, depending on the grammar school, the 11 Plus exam may also have a brief creative writing task.

There is a lot of conflicting information about this part of the exam and, naturally, some confusion.

In this article, we will discuss what 11 Plus Creative Writing entails, what to expect, and how to best prepare for it.

What is Creative Writing in the 11 Plus?

The creative writing task in the 11 Plus exam often involves either crafting an original short story or continuing a narrative based on a given text.

Completing the 11 Plus creative writing task poses a unique challenge as it must be done within a short time frame.

Students are typically given less than an hour to draft, write, and review their work, although the specific time allotted may vary depending on the school’s exam format.

Successfully tackling the creative writing task in the 11 Plus exam calls for a combination of imaginative thinking, concise writing, and efficient time management.

It allows candidates to showcase their storytelling abilities and literary prowess, adding a touch of artistry to the overall assessment.

It is important to note that the main 11 Plus exam boards ( GL Assessment , CEM, and ISEB) do not typically include Creative Writing tasks in their standardised tests.

Instead, if a grammar school entrance exam includes a creative writing component, it’s likely been set by the school itself.

The creative writing task is commonly used in cases where schools face difficulty differentiating between two candidates who achieved similar scores in the main exam papers.

What Students Can Expect in the Creative Writing Part of the 11 Plus

During the Creative Writing segment of the 11 Plus, a common format involves presenting an imaginary scenario to students, providing them with a limited timeframe of 30 to 45 minutes to craft their narrative.

To offer insight into potential prompts, here are several examples of creative writing topics that may be presented in the exam:

• Write a letter Write a letter to your headmaster/headmistress to try to convince him/her to allow your class to go on a school trip to the British Museum. Discuss the reasons you think your class should be allowed to go and write convincingly!
• Animals What kind of animals are dangerous, and why? What can be done to help these animals while keeping humans safe from them?
• Becoming someone else Write about a person you would like to be for a day. What would you do while you were that person?
• The day everything changed Write a story about a day when everything changed.
• Finish the story It was getting dark as I waited for the bus, and suddenly a voice shouted, ‘Watch out!’

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11PluseHelp.co.uk is a one-stop shop for cem 11 Plus online practice. It provides different questions on each 11-plus subject topic with detailed explanations. It provides high-quality 11 Plus past papers in multiple-choice or blank type practice papers with time-bound. 11plusehelp.co.uk is useful to increase the skills of students. We provided flashcards to revise the subjects.

We have a variety of tests, time-based, short, long, including standard mocks. The 11 plus mock test papers are designed to be similar to the school entrance exams like CEM, CSSE, GL Assessment, Independent Schools , and any other 11 Plus entrance examinations ( Grammar schools or Independent schools ) in the UK.

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The CEM Tests

A CEM 11+ Test consists of two papers. Each paper is divided into timed sections, focusing on what particular skill/area of knowledge.

The papers are checked using an audio CD, which divides the Test into timed sections. This ensures fair invigilation for all candidates and puts additional pressure on children taking the tests.

CEM test papers are mixed, with one exam combining 11+ English and 11+ verbal reasoning and another combining 11+ maths and 11+ non-verbal reasoning.

Check out the link below to know more about CEM 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Question types :

CEM 11 PLUS VERBAL REASONING QUESTION TYPES

It should be noted that the CEM definition of verbal reasoning is broader than that of GL and incorporates topics like comprehension.

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The question paper is grouped into sections that may, for example, move from short maths to non-verbal questions to worded problems. The exam format may be either traditional or Multiple choice . The weighting of each subject is unknown before the exam due to the diverse nature of the papers.

The paper contains a short maths section, a longer problem-solving exercise, and then some logic puzzles. Timings will be allocated to each section, and children will need to manage the time they spend on each section carefully.

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Since there is no particular format designed, the exam duration changes yearly. There will typically be more question types than are likely to be answered in the time allocated. Hence time management is of great importance for this Test.

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We have loads of 11 Plus Online Tests helping your child get into their desired schools following 11+ CEM, 11+ GL Assessment patterns , Independent Schools, and other 11 Plus entrance examinations in the UK.

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For the CEM examined test, train your child to develop a deep and rich vocabulary. Also, encourage your child to use more sophisticated words to describe something. The child must focus on strong English, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and maths skills here.

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CEM 11 Plus English Exam

CEM are a testing body which has attempted to muddy the waters in terms of traditional 11 Plus subjects. CEM have no specific English exam choosing instead to call it Verbal Reasoning. In reality though the CEM Verbal Reasoning Test is an English exam. It can/will/has contained the following elements:

• A standard comprehension exercise
• A CLOZE comprehension (a piece of text with missing letters to be filled in, or one word from three or four to be chosen as correct)
• A jumbled sentence exercise (putting words in the right order)
• An opposites/synonyms section
• A vocabulary test

In other words while CEM call their literacy test ‘verbal reasoning’ in fact it should be treated like an English paper. Without very solid core English skills pupils will not do well.

While it is useful to do some familiarisation on the type of questions which are likely to come up (see above), CEM can vary this at any time.

As an example of the variety CEM could introduce here are two examples:

–  CEM 11 Plus English/VR  exams have used ‘jumbled sentences’, they could just as easily change this to ‘jumbled paragraphs’ – where the paragraphs of a story are mixed up and need to be put in the right order.

– CEM 11 Plus English/VR exams do not currently contain grammar, punctuation and spelling tests but they have done previously. These could be introduced without warning.

If you are preparing at home then go through to our CEM 11 Plus preparation page for some guidance on what to do when.

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