Choose any three from the following, and discuss the reasons for their choice with the assessor.

1.      Compose a poem of at least eight lines, and discuss its meaning and construction with the assessor.

2.      Write a short story of around 600 words from an idea agreed with the assessor.

3.      Write a descriptive passage of around 600 words on a subject agreed with the assessor.

4.      Write a 400 word review of a favourite book, play or other work of literature and discuss this with the assessor.

5.      Produce a published article of around 500 words in length. This could be in the form of a contribution to a school, faith community or Scout magazine, or a letter to a local paper.

6.      Keep a diary on a subject and for a length of time agreed with the assessor.

7.      Write a play or dramatic sketch lasting at least ten minutes.

8.      Interview a local celebrity, or other interesting person. Write or type out the interview to show the questions they asked and the interviewee's replies.

9.      Write a letter to a pen pal of at least 150 words. The pen pal can be real or imaginary.

10. Read a piece of their work in front of an audience.