English 6 — Final Exam — English 6 worked answers

Student exam paper

Original unseen source-based paper. Read all supplied selections before answering. Complete it independently, then discuss the separate marking guide; written answers require human review.

18 questions · 60 points · suggested 120 minutes

Student instructions

  1. Use only this paper, its supplied selections and the permitted reference note below. Keep the answer key closed.
  2. Give reading titles and short recognizable details; digital page numbers are not required.
  3. For a developed 6-mark response, aim for roughly 120–180 words with evidence and explanation. Short questions can be answered in 2–4 sentences.
  4. For accessibility, a parent may read directions aloud or transcribe an oral answer without adding content. Record accommodations and any help supplied.

The Radio Schedule

Original unseen fiction written for this paper.

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Isa kept the station’s online request list and called the quietest hour unpopular. She suggested removing it from the schedule to make room for a new show.

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A listener sent a handwritten request because the online form would not load on his device. Another listened during a work break and never used the form. Isa realized that the list recorded one route for responding, not every way of listening.

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She kept the list, opened a second way to send requests and described the limits in her report. Her revised recommendation was a trial with two feedback routes. She no longer called silence the same thing as absence.

A Different Count

Original unseen poem written for this paper.

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A dial glows in the empty room; we call no answer proof of gloom. Across the street a window shines; a listener hears between our lines.

A Changed Heading

Original unseen dramatic scene written for this paper.

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EDEN: The form has no requests for that hour. [Kit places a folded letter beside the keyboard.] KIT: This one arrived by post. EDEN: Then my heading is wrong. [Eden changes “listeners” to “online requests.”]

Survey and Trial Records

Explicitly fictional analytical evidence for this paper.

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A fictional station survey asked thirty club respondents about a revised schedule; twenty-one favored a trial. A supervisor required an adult producer. Two test broadcasts received nine and thirteen online requests. Total listeners and learning outcomes were not measured.

Permitted conventions

BCE/CE dates use no year 0. A quotation repeats exact wording; a paraphrase still needs source credit. Fictional cases are labeled and must not be reported as genuine historical or measured evidence.

Coverage and marks

ChapterQuestionsPoints
Reading Literature1, 2, 310
Poetry, Drama & Whole-Book Reading4, 5, 610
Reading Informational Text7, 8, 910
Writing10, 11, 1210
Language & Vocabulary13, 14, 1510
Research, Media, Discussion & Presentation16, 17, 1810

Parent / teacher marking guide

Question 1 · 1 point

Which statement best explains the development in The Radio Schedule?

  1. The character revises the meaning of a limited record after noticing excluded information.
  2. The character proves that every number is false.
  3. The character abandons evidence altogether.
  4. The ending establishes complete knowledge of every person.

Worked answer

The character revises the meaning of a limited record after noticing excluded information.

The character revises the meaning of a limited record after noticing excluded information.

1 point for the correct objective answer; no written-method marks for this item.

Question 2 · 3 points

Identify one specific detail relevant to this chapter’s task and explain what it can establish.

Worked answer

The character changes from treating one record as complete to identifying what it leaves out. In The Radio Schedule, the initial conclusion goes beyond what was counted, while the ending preserves the data and changes the scope. The intervening discovery supplies a reason for revision. The text supports a theme about learning to question a measure, without claiming that the revised record includes every possible person.

The character changes from treating one record as complete to identifying what it leaves out. In The Radio Schedule, the initial conclusion goes beyond what was counted, while the ending preserves the data and changes the scope. The intervening discovery supplies a reason for revision. The text supports a theme about learning to question a measure, without claiming that the revised record includes every possible person.

Marking criteria

Question 3 · 6 points

Using The Radio Schedule, explain how a change in action develops an idea. Give two separated details and qualify your conclusion.

Worked answer

The character changes from treating one record as complete to identifying what it leaves out. In The Radio Schedule, the initial conclusion goes beyond what was counted, while the ending preserves the data and changes the scope. The intervening discovery supplies a reason for revision. The text supports a theme about learning to question a measure, without claiming that the revised record includes every possible person.

The character changes from treating one record as complete to identifying what it leaves out. In The Radio Schedule, the initial conclusion goes beyond what was counted, while the ending preserves the data and changes the scope. The intervening discovery supplies a reason for revision. The text supports a theme about learning to question a measure, without claiming that the revised record includes every possible person.

Marking criteria

Question 4 · 1 point

Which statement about the poem and scene is best supported?

  1. The poem supplies a reliable historical census.
  2. The poem uses a contrast, while the scene makes a revised record visible through action.
  3. Stage directions reveal every character’s private thoughts.
  4. Both speakers must express the author’s personal experiences.

Worked answer

The poem uses a contrast, while the scene makes a revised record visible through action.

The poem uses a contrast, while the scene makes a revised record visible through action.

1 point for the correct objective answer; no written-method marks for this item.

Question 5 · 3 points

Identify one specific detail relevant to this chapter’s task and explain what it can establish.

Worked answer

The poem contrasts a limited signal with activity beyond what it records. The scene makes a challenge and a changed heading or column visible in action. The different forms develop a common question about what a record can establish. Neither proves that all counting is useless; the specific words and action support a limited criticism.

The poem contrasts a limited signal with activity beyond what it records. The scene makes a challenge and a changed heading or column visible in action. The different forms develop a common question about what a record can establish. Neither proves that all counting is useless; the specific words and action support a limited criticism.

Marking criteria

Question 6 · 6 points

Compare how the poem and scene question a conclusion. Use one language choice and one stage direction.

Worked answer

The poem contrasts a limited signal with activity beyond what it records. The scene makes a challenge and a changed heading or column visible in action. The different forms develop a common question about what a record can establish. Neither proves that all counting is useless; the specific words and action support a limited criticism.

The poem contrasts a limited signal with activity beyond what it records. The scene makes a challenge and a changed heading or column visible in action. The different forms develop a common question about what a record can establish. Neither proves that all counting is useless; the specific words and action support a limited criticism.

Marking criteria

Question 7 · 1 point

Which conclusion can Survey and Trial Records establish?

  1. Every resident supports the proposal.
  2. The trial proves an unmeasured learning or wellbeing improvement.
  3. The stated respondents expressed a preference; the trial recorded the named outcome in specified sessions.
  4. The survey provides a complete count of all users.

Worked answer

The stated respondents expressed a preference; the trial recorded the named outcome in specified sessions.

The stated respondents expressed a preference; the trial recorded the named outcome in specified sessions.

1 point for the correct objective answer; no written-method marks for this item.

Question 8 · 3 points

Identify one specific detail relevant to this chapter’s task and explain what it can establish.

Worked answer

A fictional station survey asked thirty club respondents about a revised schedule; twenty-one favored a trial. A supervisor required an adult producer. Two test broadcasts received nine and thirteen online requests. Total listeners and learning outcomes were not measured. An objective summary attributes these fictional observations to the packet, keeps the surveyed group distinct from the whole population and does not claim achievement, wellbeing or an uncounted total was measured.

A fictional station survey asked thirty club respondents about a revised schedule; twenty-one favored a trial. A supervisor required an adult producer. Two test broadcasts received nine and thirteen online requests. Total listeners and learning outcomes were not measured. An objective summary attributes these fictional observations to the packet, keeps the surveyed group distinct from the whole population and does not claim achievement, wellbeing or an uncounted total was measured.

Marking criteria

Question 9 · 6 points

Write an objective summary of Survey and Trial Records. Explain the denominator and distinguish measured and unmeasured outcomes.

Worked answer

A fictional station survey asked thirty club respondents about a revised schedule; twenty-one favored a trial. A supervisor required an adult producer. Two test broadcasts received nine and thirteen online requests. Total listeners and learning outcomes were not measured. An objective summary attributes these fictional observations to the packet, keeps the surveyed group distinct from the whole population and does not claim achievement, wellbeing or an uncounted total was measured.

A fictional station survey asked thirty club respondents about a revised schedule; twenty-one favored a trial. A supervisor required an adult producer. Two test broadcasts received nine and thirteen online requests. Total listeners and learning outcomes were not measured. An objective summary attributes these fictional observations to the packet, keeps the surveyed group distinct from the whole population and does not claim achievement, wellbeing or an uncounted total was measured.

Marking criteria

Question 10 · 1 point

Which revision makes the recommendation most defensible?

  1. Promise universal improvement from the small preference survey.
  2. Ignore the supervisor’s requirement.
  3. Treat disagreement as evidence of bad character.
  4. Recommend a supervised trial with a specified measure, while acknowledging what is not yet known.

Worked answer

Recommend a supervised trial with a specified measure, while acknowledging what is not yet known.

Recommend a supervised trial with a specified measure, while acknowledging what is not yet known.

1 point for the correct objective answer; no written-method marks for this item.

Question 11 · 3 points

Identify one specific detail relevant to this chapter’s task and explain what it can establish.

Worked answer

A bounded trial is supported by the stated interest and the existing session records, provided the named operational condition is met. Identify who provides supervision or maintenance and what each session will record. Preference and session use do not establish a broader benefit, so a stronger outcome claim requires a suitable evaluation. Quote the packet’s actual group and numbers rather than replacing them with everyone.

A bounded trial is supported by the stated interest and the existing session records, provided the named operational condition is met. Identify who provides supervision or maintenance and what each session will record. Preference and session use do not establish a broader benefit, so a stronger outcome claim requires a suitable evaluation. Quote the packet’s actual group and numbers rather than replacing them with everyone.

Marking criteria

Question 12 · 6 points

Write a proposal using Survey and Trial Records. Use two details, answer the supervision or maintenance concern and explain one limit.

Worked answer

A bounded trial is supported by the stated interest and the existing session records, provided the named operational condition is met. Identify who provides supervision or maintenance and what each session will record. Preference and session use do not establish a broader benefit, so a stronger outcome claim requires a suitable evaluation. Quote the packet’s actual group and numbers rather than replacing them with everyone.

A bounded trial is supported by the stated interest and the existing session records, provided the named operational condition is met. Identify who provides supervision or maintenance and what each session will record. Preference and session use do not establish a broader benefit, so a stronger outcome claim requires a suitable evaluation. Quote the packet’s actual group and numbers rather than replacing them with everyone.

Marking criteria

Question 13 · 1 point

Which edit repairs a run-on while preserving the relationship?

  1. The record was limited; the writer revised the claim.
  2. The record was limited, the writer revised the claim.
  3. Because the record was limited.
  4. The record limited writer claim revised.

Worked answer

The record was limited; the writer revised the claim.

The record was limited; the writer revised the claim.

1 point for the correct objective answer; no written-method marks for this item.

Question 14 · 3 points

Identify one specific detail relevant to this chapter’s task and explain what it can establish.

Worked answer

Because the record showed few responses through one route, the writer could not yet judge the whole plan. The opening dependent clause now has a main clause, and the run-on no longer joins independent claims without a boundary. The revision narrows failure to the incomplete evidence rather than using an unsupported appeal to everyone’s knowledge.

Because the record showed few responses through one route, the writer could not yet judge the whole plan. The opening dependent clause now has a main clause, and the run-on no longer joins independent claims without a boundary. The revision narrows failure to the incomplete evidence rather than using an unsupported appeal to everyone’s knowledge.

Marking criteria

Question 15 · 6 points

Revise this draft and explain one grammatical repair and one change in scope: “Because the record was quiet. The plan failed everyone knows it.”

Worked answer

Because the record showed few responses through one route, the writer could not yet judge the whole plan. The opening dependent clause now has a main clause, and the run-on no longer joins independent claims without a boundary. The revision narrows failure to the incomplete evidence rather than using an unsupported appeal to everyone’s knowledge.

Because the record showed few responses through one route, the writer could not yet judge the whole plan. The opening dependent clause now has a main clause, and the run-on no longer joins independent claims without a boundary. The revision narrows failure to the incomplete evidence rather than using an unsupported appeal to everyone’s knowledge.

Marking criteria

Question 16 · 1 point

A partner says the record is useless because it is incomplete. Which reply best advances the discussion?

  1. Agree that no incomplete record can ever help.
  2. Ask which question the record can answer and what additional evidence would address its limit.
  3. Change the subject to the partner’s personality.
  4. Invent a larger number to make the record impressive.

Worked answer

Ask which question the record can answer and what additional evidence would address its limit.

Ask which question the record can answer and what additional evidence would address its limit.

1 point for the correct objective answer; no written-method marks for this item.

Question 17 · 3 points

Identify one specific detail relevant to this chapter’s task and explain what it can establish.

Worked answer

For a family or club audience, explain what the chosen record actually counts and why its denominator matters. Label a chart with the source, group, outcome and sessions; describe the information aloud. If asked about all residents or an unmeasured benefit, acknowledge that the evidence does not answer it and name an appropriate next observation. A response should preserve the questioner’s actual concern rather than caricature it.

For a family or club audience, explain what the chosen record actually counts and why its denominator matters. Label a chart with the source, group, outcome and sessions; describe the information aloud. If asked about all residents or an unmeasured benefit, acknowledge that the evidence does not answer it and name an appropriate next observation. A response should preserve the questioner’s actual concern rather than caricature it.

Marking criteria

Question 18 · 6 points

Plan a short presentation about one paper source. State the audience and claim, describe one labeled visual and give a fair response to a skeptical question.

Worked answer

For a family or club audience, explain what the chosen record actually counts and why its denominator matters. Label a chart with the source, group, outcome and sessions; describe the information aloud. If asked about all residents or an unmeasured benefit, acknowledge that the evidence does not answer it and name an appropriate next observation. A response should preserve the questioner’s actual concern rather than caricature it.

For a family or club audience, explain what the chosen record actually counts and why its denominator matters. Label a chart with the source, group, outcome and sessions; describe the information aloud. If asked about all residents or an unmeasured benefit, acknowledge that the evidence does not answer it and name an appropriate next observation. A response should preserve the questioner’s actual concern rather than caricature it.

Marking criteria

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