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The JAGS 11+ Creative Writing Task

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About Course

The JAGS 11+ writing exam is unpredictable. Is your child prepared for BOTH possible formats?
 
This is the only course that prepares your child for the two different writing tasks that JAGS uses: passage-based story continuation AND picture-based description. We give your child the skills and confidence to tackle whichever format comes up on exam day.
 

What makes this course special?

  • Dual-Format Training: We cover both story continuation and picture-based description, so your child is ready for anything.
  • The “Sandwich” Strategy: We teach a unique time management strategy for the JAGS exam, where the writing task is sandwiched between two comprehension sections.
  • The Two-Paragraph Challenge: Your child will learn how to write powerful, concise descriptions in just two paragraphs, a specific requirement of one of the JAGS formats.

What’s included?

  • 18 video lessons covering both JAGS writing formats
  • 2 video marking submissions with personal feedback
  • Downloadable guides and worksheets
 
Don’t leave the JAGS exam to chance. Give your child the complete preparation they need to succeed.
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What Will You Learn?

  • How to write excellently to pass the writing task with the independent school entrance exams with flying colours, especially the James Allen Girls School exam.

Course Content

Understanding the JAGS Exam
Welcome to the JAGS course! This exam is a bit different from the others. In this module, we'll look at the unique "sandwich" structure of the exam and the two different types of writing tasks you might get. We'll also explore some clever time management strategies.

  • Deconstructing the JAGS Exam Format
  • The Two Types of Writing Tasks
    00:00
  • Time Management Strategies for the “Sandwich”
    00:00

Passage-Based Story Continuation
Let's get ready for the first type of JAGS task! In this module, you'll learn how to read a passage and continue the story in a way that feels natural and exciting. We'll look at how to match the author's voice and practice with a real exam paper.

Picture-Based Description
Now for the second type of task. In this module, you'll learn how to look at a picture and find all the interesting details. We'll explore how to describe a "mixed blessing" and how to write a powerful description in just two paragraphs.

Descriptive Writing Toolkit
Time to fill up your writer's toolkit with some super-powered skills! In this module, you'll learn all about 'Show, Don't Tell', using 'wow words', making your sentences flow, and creating awesome comparisons with metaphors and similes.

Exam Practice
You're almost there! In this final module, you'll get to do a timed practice for both types of JAGS writing tasks and get my top tips for exam day. Let's get you ready to shine!

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