1. Task fulfilment
    A. Comprehensive Response:

         Write a well-developed essay with appropriate expansion and examples.
     B. Relevance:

          Relevant and accurate content with appropriate register.

2. Language & Organisation

      A. Grammatical Accuracy:

           Demonstrates correct sentence structure and usage of language                       conventions.
      B. Vocabulary:

           Employs a wide range of appropriate vocabulary to express ideas                     effectively. Use some low frequency words correctly.
      C. Cohesion:

           Uses cohesive devices skillfully to link ideas and create a logical flow

Useful Tips

Step 1: Analyse the task

• read the questions carefully.

• identify the type of essay (discursive, argumentative or problem-solution).

• identify the keywords.

• understand what the essay about.

• avoid informal language such as jargon, slang and inappropriate abbreviation.

Step 2: Plan your response

• brainstorm for ideas​

• write ideas in keywords

• plan an outline

Step 3: Write your answer

• organise your paragraph (introduction, body paragraph and conclusion)

• Use the right cohesive devices

• ​Use a variety of vocabulary 

• Avoid errors in sentence structure 

• Check the grammar, spelling and punctuation

• Write at least 250 words