IELTS Writing: Common Mistakes
Targeted strategies and model answers
A complete, ready-to-teach C1 exam lesson on "IELTS Writing: Common Mistakes". Includes objective, target vocabulary (off-topic, memorized, word count, repetition…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Warm-up (5 min)
Activate prior knowledge: ask students what they already know about ielts writing: common mistakes. Brainstorm 3–5 words on the board.
Presentation (10 min)
Introduce the target language for IELTS Writing: Common Mistakes using flashcards/visuals. Drill pronunciation chorally, then individually.
- off-topic
- memorized
- word count
- repetition
- informal
- unclear
- time management
- proofread
Controlled Practice (10 min)
- Matching: words ↔ pictures
- Gap-fill worksheet
- Pronunciation drill of: off-topic, memorized, word count, repetition
Freer Practice (12 min)
Communicative task: students use the new language in a short game or interview about IELTS Writing: Common Mistakes.
Production (10 min)
Mini-presentation or group share: each student/team produces an original example using the target language.
Cool-down & Exit Ticket (3 min)
Each student says/writes one sentence using a target word from today's lesson.
Homework
Reinforcement: complete the IELTS Writing: Common Mistakes worksheet or record a 30-second voice note using 5 target words.