Checklist to improve your writing: B2 First and B2 First for Schools Content
Have I covered all the key information required by the task?
Remember how the Writing paper is assessed
Four criteria are considered when marking the Writing paper:
Have I written only information which is relevant to the task?
Have I developed the basic points in the task with my own ideas?
Content
You have done what the task asked you to do. You have included all the important
Communicative Achievement
information.
Have I achieved the main purpose(s) of the text (for example, explaining, persuading,
You did not include everything you were asked for. Perhaps you have written
suggesting, giving an opinion, comparing, etc.)?
something irrelevant or not understood what you had to write about.
Communicative Achievement
Have I communicated a balance of straightforward and more complex ideas?
The writing is appropriate for the task. You used the right style for what you’re trying to Have I used a suitable style and register (formal or informal) for the task?
communicate.
The writing isn’t suitable for the task – for example, it might be too formal or too Organisation
informal. Have I used paragraphs appropriately to organise my ideas?
Organisation Have I used other organisational features appropriately for the genre of the text (for
The writing is put together well. It is logical and ordered. The ideas are clearly example, titles, headings, openings, closings, etc.)?
connected.
Is the connection between my ideas clear and easy for the reader to follow? (For example,
It is difficult for the reader to follow. For example, the paragraphing is poor, there aren’t
have I used appropriate linking words, pronouns, etc. to refer to different things within the
many linking words, the ideas aren’t organised logically so it’s difficult for the reader to
follow, etc. text?)
Language Are the ideas balanced appropriately, with suitable attention and space given to each one?
There is a good range of vocabulary and grammar, and these are used accurately.
Even if there are some mistakes, the reader can still understand the text. Language
There are mistakes that could make the text difficult or confusing for the reader. Have I used a wide range of vocabulary?
Have I avoided repeating the same words and phrases?
How can I check and improve my own writing? Have I used a range of simple and more complex grammatical structures?
You can use this checklist to review your work and decide if you want to edit what you’ve
written. For a good piece of writing at B2 First and B2 First for Schools level, you should be able Have I correctly used any common phrases which are relevant to the specific task or topic?
to answer ‘yes’ to every question in this list.
Is my use of grammar accurate?
Top tip Is my spelling accurate?
Find a ‘study buddy’ and use this checklist to help each other. Feedback and support
from other learners can be very useful in improving your writing skills.
Top tip
You can do practice activities and get immediate feedback on your writing at
writeandimprove.com
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