Exercise

5 – Letter/Email NAME:

LANGUAGE – Score __ / 8

CHECKLIST No A Little Average A Lot ACTION PLAN FOR NEXT TEST
I divided the text into 3 paragraphs, one for
each bullet point

I organised the sequence of paragraphs using a
logical order

I used informal linkers to connect parts of the
text (e.g. what’s more, on top of that, also/first
of all, second, lastly, etc.)
I used the right quantity (1 or 2) of idiomatic
expressions (e.g. take care, can’t wait to hear
from you, etc.)
I used expressions that made the text more
enjoyable to read (e.g. Guess what!, You will
never believe what happened to me!, etc.)
I used synonyms and avoided repetitions


I used appropriate and specific words (e.g. tasty,
attractive, pleasant). I avoided generic words
(e.g. nice, good, bad, ok)
I alternated long and short sentences


I used clear language and expression


I used correct grammar structures


 Exercise 5 – Letter/Email
CONTENT – Score __ / 8

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I read and understood well the question





I wrote about 40-60 words per bullet point





I quickly planned the content of the text before I
started writing

I developed the ideas given in the bullet points
(e.g. used examples, added information, gave
details, described)
I only wrote realistic and relevant content and
avoided digressions (slowly moving to a
different topic/content)
I used an informal style/register, perfect for a
friend (e.g. used contractions/informal
expressions/simple words)
I included an engaging opening section (e.g.
using a memory) and an engaging ending (e.g.
made an appointment to meet soon)
In every section, I used interactive expressions
directed to my friend, not to make the letter
sound like a story (e.g. I’m sure you know that…)
The letter sounds like I am writing to a real
friend

I wrote an appropriate number of words
(between 150 and 200)


 Exercise 6 - Article/Report/Review NAME:
LANGUAGE – Score __ / 8


CHECKLIST No A Little Average A Lot ACTION PLAN FOR NEXT TEST
I divided the text into 4 paragraphs


I included all the necessary sections (introduction
– body – conclusion) and followed a logical order
in developing the text
I used appropriate linkers to connect parts of the
text (e.g. moreover, what’s more, etc.)
I used appropriate expressions for the type of
text and section (Even if…/although…, I
recommend…, All in all…, To sum up…, etc.)
I used structures appropriate for the text (e.g.
REPORT -> passives / ARTICLE or REVIEW ->
exclamations, rhetorical questions, imperatives)
I used synonyms and avoided repetitions


I used appropriate and specific words (e.g. tasty,
attractive, pleasant). I avoided generic words
(e.g. nice, good, bad, ok)
I alternated long and short sentences


I used clear language and expression


I used correct grammar structures



 Exercise 6 - Article/Report/Review
CONTENT – Score __ / 8

CHECKLIST No A Little Average A Lot ACTION PLAN FOR NEXT TEST

I read and understood well the question



I wrote the appropriate number of words:

20-30 words for introduction and conclusion

50-80 words for the 2 middle paragraphs

I quickly planned the content of the text before I
started writing
I developed the ideas given in the question (e.g.
used examples, added information, gave details,
described)
I only wrote realistic and relevant content and
avoided digressions (slowly moving to a
different topic/content)
I used an appropriate style/register for the type
of text (article and review: not too formal /
report: very formal)
I included an appropriate/ engaging
introduction and an appropriate/useful
conclusion (e.g. hope for future/recommend.)
I did not contradict myself and it is very clear
what my point of view is (e.g. in
favour/against/in the middle)
I wrote an appropriate number of words
(between 150 and 200)
ARTICLE ONLY – I included my opinion at the
end (if both points of view discussed) /
at the start (if only one point of view discussed)
REVIEW ONLY – I included a brief description of
what I reviewed
REPORT ONLY – I avoided a personal tone (e.g.
used “we” instead of “I”)
 Exercise 4 – Summary NAME:

LANGUAGE – Score __ / 8

CHECKLIST No A Little Average A Lot ACTION PLAN FOR NEXT TEST
I tried to include more (2-3) points of content in
the same sentence (e.g. beside/on top of/as
well as helping the environment, it is also…)
I organised the summary using a logical order


I used linkers to connect parts of the text (e.g.
what’s more, on top of, also/first of all, second,
lastly, etc.)
I used my own words as much as possible (e.g.
did not copy whole sentences and expressions
from the original text / used synonyms)
I used clear language and expression


I used correct grammar structures














 Exercise 4 – Summary

CONTENT – Score __ / 8

CHECKLIST No A Little Average A Lot ACTION PLAN FOR NEXT TEST
I included at least 6 content points


I avoided starting by making reference to the
original text (e.g. The passage is/talks about…)

I read and understood the question well


I avoided irrelevant content (different from
what the question asked)

I included a very brief introductory sentence,
which was a paraphrasis of what the question
asked
I avoided including a conclusion and finished my
summary with the last content point

I wrote between 100 and 120 words