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    This document provides a checklist for writing a CAE essay. It outlines questions to consider about the overall coherence and logic of the essay, including whether it addresses all parts of the prompt, discusses two options, and has a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. It also includes questions about finer details like vocabulary, grammar, cohesion, word formation, and sentence structure. The checklist aims to help writers structure their essay in a logical way and use language effectively.

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    CAE ESSAY WRITING CHECKLIST

    THE BIG PICTURE

    OVERALL COHERENCE AND LOGIC


    Does the essay relate to all parts of the prompt? Address all parts of the prompt?
    Does it discuss two of the provided options and make a choice between them?
    Does the essay have an introduction?
    Does the introduction introduce the general topic from the prompt?
    Does the introduction have an introductory phrase (in recent years...)?
    Does the introduction establish the structure of your essay (thesis statement)?
    Does body paragraph 1 start with an introductory phrase/signposting language?
    Does body paragraph 1 have a topic sentence?
    Does the topic sentence relate directly to the prompt?
    Does body paragraph 1 have evidence/examples to support the topic sentence?
    Does body paragraph 1 give your opinion of this particular topic (related to the topic sentence)?
    Does body paragraph 2 start with an introductory phrase or signposting language?
    Does body paragraph 2 have a topic sentence?
    Does the topic sentence relate directly to the prompt?
    Does body paragraph 2 have evidence/examples to support the topic sentence?
    Does body paragraph 2 give your opinion of this particular topic (related to the topic sentence)?

    Does the essay have a conclusion?


    Does the essay choose one of the two options you discussed in your body paragraphs?
    Does the conclusion start with signposting language?
    Does the conclusion summarize the points from both body paragraphs?
    Do Does the conclusion restate your own opinion?

    FINER DETAILS

    LEXIS ,GRAMMAR, COHESION


    Is there a wide variety of vocabulary used effectively and appropriately?
     Pronouns used to refer backwards
     Synonyms and parallel expressions used to avoid obvious repetition of words/phrases
    Is the word formation accurate (economy vs. economic vs. economical)?
    Is there a wide variety of linking words?
    GRAMMAR
    Are a variety of grammatical structures used effectively and appropriately?
    Are the sentences complex and compound or short and choppy?

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