| Common Problem |
Solutions |
| Not enough words |
When doing practice tests at home, always check the word
count. Put a timer on and time how long it takes you to write
250 words. Know what 250 words of your handwriting looks
like on paper.
Remember:
Introduction - 50 words
Body Paragraphs - 2 x 75 words OR 3 x 50 words
Conclusion - 50 words |
| Running out of time to write a conclusion |
It is important to conclude your essay. Keep an eye on the
time, and if you get to the last five minutes and you feel
you have not quite finished, write a short conclusion - one
sentence will do! Again, do some practice tests at home
using a timer. |
| No paragraphs |
Some people write a very good essay with interesting ideas
and good language, but fail to use paragraphs. A good
essay has clear paragraphs, so leave a line between your
paragraphs or indent at the beginning of a new paragraph. |
| Off the topic |
Sometimes it is easy to misunderstand the task and write
an essay about a slightly different topic from the one in
the task, or start off on the right topic but then write about
something different. Analysing the task and planning the
essay help you keep your essay on the right topic. |
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