1. EC Cambridge
Upper Intermediate 3 FCE
Guided writing hand out
Examination criteria
Students are marked on:-
Content:
 Development of the task
Organisation and cohesion
 Clear and understandable ideas and language with appropriate links between each
paragraph.
Range
 A good variety of structure and vocabulary – description; explanation; opinion.
Accuracy
 A high level of accuracy – tense; syntax; punctuation
Appropriacy of register and format
 In accordance with the task requirements – consistent throughout
Target reader
 The reader would be fully informed
Plan your work and work your plan
Put yourself in the zone!
AIM: Task compliance:
Always read the question carefully and underline the key words. Create a tick box of the
task requirements. This could also be used as a quick plan.
Question Register Question specific Set expressions to
Type: vocabulary. use.
• Letter • Formal e.g.
• Article • Informal 1: Theme: Hi…………..
• Review • Neutral
Can’t wait to hear from you.
• Story Best wishes
2: Vocabulary: Regards
What must be
Dear Sir/Madam – yours
included:- faithfully
1. Abbreviations
Dear Mr Smith/John etc – yours
YES/NO sincerely
2. Remember rules for I am writing to enquire/inform
capital letters. I look forward to hearing from
you in due course.
3. Check your spelling
I should be grateful if you
would….
4. Check your tenses
When are you writing about?
Madge McClary
October 2009

2. EC Cambridge
Upper Intermediate 3 FCE
Guided writing hand out