Writing Module

Syllabus

Unit 1

Focus
Overview of the Writing Test

Skills
Understanding performance standards
Precision and meaning
Identifying common errors
Introduction to vocabulary building

Unit 2

Focus
Writing Test Task 1: Writing an Email (Part 1)

Skills
Writing emails
Email convention: Greeting, Opening, Closing, Sign-off
Tone and register
Indirect questions

Unit 3

Focus

Writing Test Task 1: Writing an Email (Part 2)

Skills
Email format
Paragraphing
Introduction
Synonyms
Avoiding repetition
Time sequencers

Unit 4

Focus
Writing Test Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions (Part 1)

Skills
Note-taking
Expressing an opinion
Using conjunctions
Supporting details

Unit 5

Focus
Writing Test Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions (Part 2)

Skills
Transitions
Concluding sentences
Timed writing
Peer feedback: Identifying common
errors

Unit 6

Focus
Analysis of sample responses
Practice and peer feedback
Test and individual feedback sessions

Skills
All Writing Test skills