Grade 9 Transactional Writing Example

A Grade 9 example of GCSE transactional writing, showing how to structure and craft a persuasive article for top marks.

This resource includes a full, top-grade student response to the question:

‘Exams are a fairer way of assessing for GCSE than coursework.’

Written as a persuasive article for a school or college audience, it also includes the full exam-style question for context.

The response demonstrates what a Grade 9 answer looks like in practice, with clear use of persuasive techniques, varied sentence structures, and a controlled, engaging tone. It’s especially useful for understanding how to build an argument, maintain a clear viewpoint, and structure ideas effectively to reach a strong conclusion.

While based on the AQA format, the skills are fully transferable across all exam boards. Ideal for revision, modelling high-level writing, or helping students move into the top band.