Guided Writing Guidelines

How many points are there for the guided writing in total? (Write down the number).

That means the guided writing accounts for _______ of your final exam in English.

• one fifth

• one sixth

• one seventh

• one tenth

In which of these categories can you get a maximum of 7 points? Tick all correct answers.

• task achievement / content (= Inhalt)

• coherence / cohesion / linking words

• impression of general quality

• Grammar and vocabulary - 7 points for each individually

• Grammar and vocabulary - 7 points for both taken together

Tick the correct answers:

• Guided writing is a matter of talent. You can't really "learn" it.

• Even if you're not so good at English, it is relatively easy to score a lot of points in the guided writing if you prepare yourself.

• Learning typical phrases by heart is a waste of time.

• Learning typical phrases by heart can definitely help.

Which is better?

• Using very basic grammar/vocabulary that is almost always correct.

• Trying to use advanced grammar/vocabulary with some errors here and there.

How many different aspects do you have to write about in the guided writing of your finals?

• beginning + 3 different sub-topics + ending

• beginning + 4 different sub-topics + ending

• beginning + 5 different sub-topics + ending

• beginning + 6 different sub-topics + ending

In order to write enough about a sub-topic you should state what you are writing about and add at least _______ different details about that subtopic.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

If you leave out one of the four sub-topics, ...

• ... you will definitely lose some points.

• ... you might lose points. It all depends on how well you did the other sub-topics.

Beginning and ending of a letter...

• ... can be left out if you are in a hurry.

• ... are important.

• ... are often similar/the same and can be learned by heart in advance.

• ... should account for at least 1/3 of your entire text.

• ... should be about two sentences each / about four sentences taken together.

Linking words: one English word or phrase for "außerdem":