Candidate Name
1. Enter Essay Question
2. Plan Your Essay
3. Write Your Essay
Word Count: 0
4. Band Checklist
Use this checklist to self-assess:
- Clear position throughout
- Well-organized with linking devices
- Examples and explanations support ideas
- Wide range of vocabulary and grammar
- At least 250 words
| Band | Task 1 | Task 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fully satisfies all requirements; clear, coherent, sophisticated vocabulary and structures; error-free or rare slips. | Fully addresses all requirements; fully developed response; seamless cohesion; sophisticated vocabulary and grammar. |
| 8 | Covers all requirements; clear overview; well-organized; minor errors in complex structures or vocabulary. | Covers all requirements; logical progression; wide and flexible vocabulary; mostly error-free complex sentences. |
| 7 | Addresses task well; presents overview; clear main features; some errors in grammar or word choice. | Addresses task well; logical organization; adequate vocabulary; some minor errors. |
| 6 | Addresses requirements generally; presents overview; cohesion may be mechanical; frequent vocabulary or grammar errors. | Generally addresses requirements; coherent but may be mechanical; adequate vocabulary with frequent errors. |
| 5 | Partially addresses task; limited overview; simple structures; errors may cause strain. | Partially addresses task; simple organization; limited vocabulary and structures; errors may cause strain. |
| 4 | Attempts task but misses key features; poor organization; limited vocabulary; frequent errors. | Attempts task; poor cohesion; limited vocabulary; frequent grammar errors. |
| 3 | Fails to address task; irrelevant or repetitive; very limited vocabulary; meaning often distorted. | Fails to address task; irrelevant/repetitive ideas; very limited vocabulary; frequent grammar errors. |
| 2 | Barely communicates; extremely limited vocabulary and grammar. | Barely communicates; minimal language control. |
| 1 | Only isolated words; no sentence forms. | Only isolated words; no meaningful sentences. |
| 0 | No response | No response |