CSSE 11 Plus Continuous Writing Past Papers

The continuous writing section of the CSSE paper demands that students write on two different topics. CSSE 11 plus continuous writing past papers show a variety of topics. Below is a list of the continuous writing question from previous CSSE papers to practise with your child:

Year Question 1 Question 2
2020 Write about a storm (either that you have experienced or imagined). This could be a thunderstorm, a wind storm, a snow storm or another type of storm. You should aim to write at least six sentences. Write a story based on the picture below. You should aim to write at least  six or seven sentences.
2019 Explain what is your favourite time in the whole year. You should aim to write at least six sentences. Describe what gift or present you would most like to be given. You should aim to write at least  six sentences.
2018 Aim to write six or seven sentences, explain what is your favourite part of a school day. Aim to write six or seven sentences, describe what super-power you would best like to have and why.
2017 In six or seven sentences, write about a time, real or imaginary, when you were looking forward to a special day out, but in the end somebody fell ill and it did not happen. In six or seven sentences, describe the person or animal that you think of as your best friend.
2016 In six or seven sentences, describe one of your relatives and explain what you like about that person. In six or seven sentences, write down, for a friend who wants to draw or paint a picture at home, what steps to go through before getting started.
2015 Write 5 or 6 sentences describing your classroom to a friend who has never seen it. Write down, in 5 or 6 sentences, instructions for a younger brother, sister or friend on how to clean their teeth,

Don’t forget there are a few 11 plus creative writing self help books to use at home, like the Bond English Focus on Writing book and this 11+ Creative Writing book.

If you would like to discuss your child coming to 11 plus preparation classes please contact me.

Books to Develop Vocabulary

Some favourites

Alan Garner – The Weirdstone of BrisingamenThe Moon of Gomrath

Angie Sage – Magyk: Septimus Heap 1 and the rest of the books in the Septimus Heap series

Cornelia Funke – Inkheart, InkspellInkdeath (a trilogy), and Thief Lord

J.R.R. Tolkien – The Hobbit

Philip Pullman – Northern Lights

Terry Pratchett – The Colour of Magic and the rest of the Discworld series