Writing Test

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Writing Test 2v

What do you have to do?

• Write an article
• Between 150-200 words
• You write on your device 

What does your article need?

• An interesting title
• Paragraphs (at least 4)
• Lively, interesting, informal language
• Address the reader 

Structure of an article

1. Introduction (grab the reader's attention)
2. Body paragraph 1
3. Body paragraph 2
4. Conclusion 

1

2

3

4

What was the correct order of paragraphs?

1. 2-3-4-1
2. 4-2-3-1
3. 2-4-3-1
4. 2-3-1-4

How do you score points?

• Language (5 points)
• Content (5 points)
• Communication (5 points)
• Structure ( 5 points) 

Language

• Watch your spelling/grammar/interpunction
• Don't use too many simple and basic words
• Avoid words such as  "very", "nice", "stuff", "things"
  
• Use the word lists in Teams!

Content

• Make sure everything in your article is on-topic
• Make sure you discuss all requirements of the task
• Stay within the word limit
  

Communication

• Use an informal style
• Address the reader ("Have you ever...?") in your text
  
• Use"descriptive language"
• Is your text entertaining and interesting?(low zzzzzzzz-factor)?

Structure

• Divide your text into paragraphs
• Discuss 1 topic per paragraph
• Use linking words to create connections
  

Tekst

Linking words

First of all

Secondly

Finally

However

What is more

In addition

Furthermore

Though

In fact

For example

As a result

On the other hand

Homework for next week

COMPETITION

Imagine you were on a desert island. What would you miss most? Write an article briefly describing an important object, person or place in your life and give reasons for your choice.

The best article will be published and the writer will receive £500