Core Concept A
Reading Passage
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What to do
Map one recent writing and one recent speaking sample against the three band-behavior lines.
Core Concept A
Approx. 7 min
Band descriptors are the official scoring language for Task Achievement, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy.
- Band 6.5 behavior: mostly clear control with occasional inconsistency
- Band 7 behavior: consistent control, clear progression, and precise support
- Band 7.5 behavior: flexible language choices with low error interference
Micro-example: replacing a vague claim with a specific, qualified claim often shifts writing from mid-band to stable band 7 behavior.
How success is measured
Your mapping names exact strengths and weaknesses, not generic labels.