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Essay Scoring Map
Visual representation of the four scoring lenses.
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Every sentence in your essay is evaluated strictly through these four distinct lenses.
Understand the four official scoring criteria for IELTS Writing Task 2.
Learner checks their current essay writing habits.
Explanation of what Task 2 actually rewards.
Many students think the examiner wants a beautiful, complex masterpiece filled with rare words. This is a myth.
The examiner is not looking for Shakespeare. They want a clear, logical answer to the specific prompt given. In IELTS Writing, clarity always beats complexity.
Visual representation of the four scoring lenses.
Every sentence in your essay is evaluated strictly through these four distinct lenses.
Visual 4-part grid of the scoring criteria.
Cover every part of the prompt. Give a clear opinion and support it with relevant ideas.
Arrange ideas logically. Use clear paragraphs and simple linking words.
Use accurate vocabulary. Simple correct words beat fancy wrong words.
Mix simple and complex sentences. Keep grammar and punctuation clean.
Identify which scoring criterion is damaged by common errors.
A student writes an essay about the benefits of public transport, but forgets to address the second part of the prompt asking about its disadvantages. Which scoring criterion will be directly lowered the most?
Reflection on personal writing problems mapped to scoring dimensions.
Be honest! There is no wrong answer.
Give a brief context of when this happens most.