Plan before writing – thinking about why you are writing (purpose) and who you are writing to (audience).
Order your information in the sequence that is common in English letters and essays.
Include all the information you are required to.
Write your answer on the answer sheet.
Link your ideas and paragraphs.
Keep to the timing.
Check your writing once you have finished – for style, completeness, linking, logical structure and accuracy of language.
Support arguments in Task 2 with examples and evidence.
DON'Ts
Don't copy from other people’s work.
Don't write less than the required number of words.
Don't repeat task instructions in your writing.
Don’t write any addresses in the letter in Task 1.
Don’t use note form or bullet points.
Don’t leave out any required information.
Don’t waste your time learning essays by heart to use in the exam. You will be penalised for this and you will waste valuable time that could be spent developing good writing skills.
