Preparing for the Writing exam

Considering that we have not yet done any timed writing in class, I would strongly recommend that you do a practice writing test at home before the February exam. Choose Test 1 or 2 from the exam practice book and allow yourself 90 minutes to complete both tasks. I'd be happy to check your writing and give you some feedback if you email it to me or hand it to me in the class before the exam. Remember to spend 5 minutes or so brainstorming ideas and devising a basic paragraph plan before you start writing!