Text 1A køy points: have close physical similarities
show different behaviour traits
have same genetic code
have different fingerprints
enjoy each other's company
often communicate in their own language
believed by some to be telepathic
sometimes claim to share emotions and physical sensations
tend to like the same things
have been known to make the same decisions although brought up independently
occur most frequently in Nigeria
are the subject of scientific study to establish relative power of genes versus environment
develop from one egg.
Set task: Write a half-page summary of Text 1A
on the topic of twins for an encyclopaedia entry,
using and re-ordering the key points
above and writing in the style of Text 1A.
Mark Allocation
a) use of material (15 marks),
and b) style and structure (5 marks).