English Mastery

Stretch Grammar – The 11+ Writing Task: Plan in Five Minutes

Pupils learn the five-minute plan for a timed 11+ writing task: read the task, choose form, five-box plan, and budget the clock.

English MasteryAge 11+25 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Read a writing task for audience, purpose, form and word count.
  • Make a five-box plan in five minutes.
  • Budget the remaining time across writing and editing.

Core concept summaries

Key IdeasRead the Task Like a WeaverThe Five-Box PlanSee It WorkThe Trap

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

clozematchingflashcardsquizsemantic writing