Argumentative response – Assisted dying is simply another form of euthanasia

Jorge - Stage 11 May 2022 First Language English IGCSE argumentative response courseworkResponse to 'Assisted dying is simply another form of euthanasia' Grade: A Dear Peter Saunders, I recently read your article “Assisted dying is simply another form of euthanasia”, throughout which I found some weak arguments and biased opinions. I completely disagreed with the...

Argumentative response – Sorry, golf is not a sport

Cristina - Stage 11 May 2022 First Language English IGCSE argumentative response courseworkResponse to 'Sorry, golf is not a sport' Grade: A Dear Mr Atkins, I recently read your article entitled “Sorry, golf is not a sport”, and I am writing this letter to explain why I completely disagree with your opinion. It is clear...

The escape

Freddy - Stage 8 March 2023 Short story competition submission As the fog lifts from my mind, I take in my surroundings. I seem to be locked in some sort of prison. The smell of dampness and sewage in the air stings my nostrils. The sense of fear rises in me at the sound of...

The maze

Fares - Stage 10 March 2023 Short story competition submission I was enclosed in a labyrinth of gloomy grey walls, as tall as the Great Wall of China, that seemed to stretch forever. Every path I took led to a dead-end, and my mind fell deeper and deeper into the unpleasant feeling of despair. My...

The escape

Artem - Stage 10 March 2023 Short story competition submission I didn't want to do it, I felt it was wrong, but there was no other way, I needed to get the money for my family. A weird feeling awakened inside me, I knew we wouldn´t get away with this, or at least not all...

Letter to my future self

Teo - Stage 8 May 2023 It has been five years since the day I wrote this letter. Currently you are most probably locked in your room, studying for your many detestable exams. This is precisely the reason I wrote this letter; to make you reflect about what you should be doing instead.  The journey...

Futuristic narrative opening

Artem - Stage 10 May 2023A futuristic narrative opening designed to create a strong atmosphere, inspired by 1984 and The Pedestrian. As the fog pushed down from the sky, covering the city and concealing the skyscrapers in the mysterious, depressing void, raindrops fell like tears from where long ago the sun would shine brightly. Alexander...

The stepfather

Cristina - Stage 11 May 2022 First Language English IGCSE narrative coursework Grade: A It was a typical foggy day in early winter, yet we begged to go outside. The grey atmosphere was suffocating and outside the lawn was still painted white with frost, but we burst out the door and flew through the wet...

Nature’s lights off

Jorge - Stage 11 May 2022 First Language English IGCSE descriptive coursework Grade: A The river flowed slowly, babbling under the natural bridges of branches and rocks; the crystalline stream was gentle, allowing fragile animals of peaceful existence to drink from it safely. The aroma of exotic flowers and tropical fruits was addictive, almost as...

Go away

Leire - Stage 11 May 2022 First Language English IGCSE narrative coursework Grade: A Content warning! This story contains references to domestic violence, alcohol consumption and death. It is not suitable for young readers. A canopy of sombre darkness enveloped the neighbourhood in an eerie silence, spreading across the night. The row of houses was...