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It's important to teach students formal expressions for their writings
There aren't any formal writings in B1
The title is compulsory when writing an article.
Not according to the text book, but it's still advisable.
Mention a grammar area you'd consider important in story writing.
Narrative tenses.
Communicative Achievement focuses on using the correct register and including all relevant points.
Register and appropriate conventions.
It's acceptable to write 70 words if all the relevant information has been included.
It's unlikely to include all the relevant information and expand appropriately in just 70 words.
How would you describe band 3 for Organisation?
The writing is connected and coherent, using basic linking words and a limited number of cohesive devices.
Students should be encouraged to write a rough draft .
They may write down some ideas, but they won't have enough time for drafts.
How long does the writing paper take?
45 minutes
Cambridge does not use half marks.
True
What area/s do you think will be affected if the story lacks imagination?
Content and Communicative Achievement
