Writing for FCE & CAE

1. Writing for FCE & CAE

2. Writing in exam classes • How do your Ss feel about it? • How do you feel about it? • Do you do most writing in or out of class? • What do you do before they write? • What happens during and after correction?

3. GIVE THEM WHAT THEY NEED BEFORE THEY START!! “I don’t know what to write” “It’s boring” IS IT?!?! “It takes too long” MAKE IT WORTHWHILE!!

4. Writing in exam classes • Pre-writing tasks • Correction • Marking

6. Analysing Model Texts • Underline / highlight linkers • Substitute linkers with alternatives • Follow reference words to their source • Tippex out linkers / reference words – Ss replace • Order cut up paragraphs in which linkers and other cohesive devices have been underlined • Ss correct grammatical, lexical or punctuation errors in model • Compare two models, either one good one bad or two with good and bad points • Dictation / dictogloss – Ss reformulate

7. W R I T E WHAT REGISTER INCLUDE TARGET READER EDIT Grammar & range of vocab Punctuation & spelling Paragraphs & linkers

8. Useful structures Paragraph plan Title and/or topic sentences Useful vocab

9. Introduction Respond to news, give info & Suggestions Recommend restaurants Decline invitation and ending Great to hear from you! Should / mustn’t / why don’t you One of the best If I were you, I’d… Everyone says / I’ve heard… I’d love to …but… EMAIL Hi Jane! You should definitely come in April By far the best restaurant is… I’m really sorry that… Delicious / tasty Try out Arrange Cosy atmosphere Spicy Eat out pricey

10. Correction • What are the advantages / disadvantages of peer correction of written work? • What different aspects can you (or Ss) focus on when correcting writing? • Do you give Ss a copy of the mark scheme for the task? • Do you use a correction code? What? How? • How do you help your Ss be more systematic when checking their writing? • Have you asked your Ss’ views are on the way marking is done and errors are dealt with? • Do you or your Ss keep a record of their writing marks or comments?

11. For a Band 3 to be awarded, the candidate’s writing, on the whole, achieves the desired effect on the target reader. All the content points required in the task are included. Ideas are organised adequately, with the use of simple linking devices and adequate range of structure and vocabulary. A number of errors may be present, but they do not impede communication. A reasonable, if not always successful, attempt is made at register and format which is appropriate to the purpose of the task and the audience.

12. For a Band 3 to be awarded, the candidate’s writing, on the whole, achieves the desired effect on the target reader. All the content points required in the task are included. Ideas are organised adequately, with the use of simple linking devices and adequate range of structure and vocabulary. A number of errors may be present, but they do not impede communication. A reasonable, if not always successful, attempt is made at register and format which is appropriate to the purpose of the task and the audience.