Write one from a choice of 3 questions: an article, an essay, an email or letter, a report, a review, or a story.
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Learning objectives:
I know the different types of writing tasks I might have to do.
I know how my writing is going to be assessed.
I can write a story with the help of certain guidelines.
I know the difference between formal and informal expressions.
I know when certain expressions are used at the beginning or end of a letter/e-mail.
I can write an e-mail with the help of the guidelines.
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Scoring: Each of the two writing parts are marked out of 20. There are five marks for each of the following: Content, Communicative Achievement, Organisation and Language. You must write 140-190 words for each part.
How to prepare for the B2 First (FCE) Writing test: Choose a question that you are interested in. You will write better if you know the subject. Read the instructions carefully before you start. Take notes. You must include all the points from the instructions in your writing. Make a plan before you start writing. Decide what information to put in each paragraph. Think about who you are writing to and use an appropriate style of language. Try to use a range of complex language.
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Write a scary Halloween story!
Your English teacher has asked you to write a scary Halloween story for a story competition. The best one will be published in the student newspaper. Your story must include words from your mind map (based on the text) and it must include a plot twist !
Write 140-190 words.
timer
4:00
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Exchange stories!
Answer the following questions about your neighbour's work:
> Is it a scary Halloween story?
> Does the story include words from the mind map?
> Does the story include a plot twist?
> Is the story organised into paragraphs?
> Are the sentences and paragraphs linked with the help of linking words?
> Do you spot any grammatical/ vocabulary errors? Try to point them out! Use the spelling checker in Google Documents.
> Does the story include enough variation in vocabulary (avoid repetition of words).
Lesson duration is: 100 min
