La tarea de 150 palabras (Higher) — Extended Writing

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IntroductionUnit: Writing + Translation (EN→ES)GCSE

This introduction covers La tarea de 150 palabras (Higher) — Extended Writing within 150-word open-ended task — Higher only for GCSE Spanish. Revise 150-word open-ended task — Higher only in Writing + Translation (EN→ES) for GCSE Spanish with 16 exam-style questions and 10 flashcards. Use this page as part of a wider topic revision path rather than treating it as an isolated fact. It is section 1 of 4 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

📝 La tarea de 150 palabras (Higher) — Extended Writing

AQA Higher Paper 4 includes an extended writing task (~150 words). This is the most complex writing task and carries the highest marks. It tests communication AND quality of Spanish (grammar range, accuracy, vocabulary).
What the 150-word task asks for Examples
Address all prompts Usually 3–4 aspects to cover
Show time frames Past, present, future all required
Express opinions with reasons Not just "me gusta" — add "porque" + contrast
Use complex structures Relative clauses, subjunctive, conditional
Structured paragraphs Intro + development + conclusion

Practice questions for 150-word open-ended task — Higher only

  • A. Para empezar
  • B. Por otro lado
  • C. En cuanto a
  • D. En conclusión
1 markstandard

Write approximately 150 words in Spanish about the advantages and disadvantages of social media. You should include: - one advantage of social media - one disadvantage of social media - your personal opinion using a connective Write in Spanish.

3 marksintermediate

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150-word task basics
Extended writing responding to a question or stimulus. Aim for ~150 words. Structured: introduction, development (2–3 paragraphs), conclusion. Cover multiple bullet points or aspects of the question.
Self-correction strategy
If you realise you've made an error, cross out neatly with one line and rewrite. Don't use correction fluid — examiners can't mark what they can't see. Visible self-correction is NOT penalised.

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