IELTS Essay – Checklist

Task Response Yes/No Teacher’s notes

Have I written 250 words?
Do I address all parts of the task?
Do present a relevant position?
Do I develop my ideas?

Coherence & Cohesion Yes/No Teacher’s notes

Do I use paragraphs?
Does each paragraph have a clear
central topic?
Is there a clear overall progression?
Is information logically organized?
Do I use referencing clearly and
appropriately?

Lexical Resource Yes/No Teacher’s notes

Do I use a range of vocabulary?
Do I use any less common
vocabulary or idioms?
Have I checked my spelling?

Grammatical range & accuracy Yes/No Teacher’s notes

Do I use a range of structures?
Do I attempt complex sentences?
Have I checked my verb tenses?
Have I checked my punctuation?