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Writing Task 1 - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Write over 150 words
      - Have a clear purpose for writing the letter
      - Make sure that all of your main points are relevant
      - Address each of the bullet points
      - Develop each of the main paragraph fully
      - Present information clearly
      - Correct and consistent tone
    - - Write about irrelevant topics or details
      - Use an inconsistent tone
      - Write undeveloped main points
  - - - Use a range of vocab
      - Use vocab accurately and appropriately
      - Use appropriate collocations
      - Think accuracy first
    - - Misspell words
      - Use words or phrases you don't know 100%
      - Repeat words from the question too many times
      - Don't take risks with synonyms
      - Try to show off your vocabulary
  - - - Have a clear structure
      - Organize info logically
      - Use linking words appropriately and accurately
      - Use referencing
    - - Write one long answer
      - Try to get extra marks by using lots of linking words
      - List main points in an illogical order
  - - - Use appropriate structures
      - Use the correct tense
      - Use structures accurately
      - Think accuracy first
      - Use accurate punctuation
    - - Make careless mistakes
      - Try to use as many different structures as possible
- - - - identified the style of letter
      - used the appropriate tone
- - - - I'm very sorry about ...
      - I'd like to apologize for ...
    - - I'd be really grateful if you could ...
      - I was wondering if you would give me a hand with ...
      - I was wondering if you would do me a favor.
    - - I'm afraid I've a bit of bad news for you
      - You'll never believe what happened
    - - I was over the moon to hear about ...
      - I was thrilled to find out that/about ...
- - - - I am very sorry about ...
      - I would like to apologize for ...
    - - I would be grateful if you would ...
      - I would like you to ...
      - I am entitled to request that you ...
      - I was wondering if it would be at all possible to ...
      - I would like to suggest that ...
    - - I was delighted to hear about / find out that/about ...
    - - You might find this hard to believe but ...
      - I am afraid I have some bad news for you ...
- - - - What are three specific things they want me to write about?
      - Who am I writing to?
      - What is the general topic?
    - - The most important thing is that they are relevant
      - Easiest way is to pretend you really are the person writing the letter
      - Personal experiences are best, but if not, simply make them up
      - You don't have to think of the best ideas or the most entertaining ideas