Common mistake
More material can mean more misfitting, especially when the prompt angle differs from memorised content.
- Whether material has a claim
- Whether examples are concrete
- Whether it can link back to the prompt
Turn topics, samples, materials, or prediction prompts into task reading, development, examples, and revision steps first. The goal is not memorising answers; it is writing your own next version.
A topic page is useful when it helps you write your own next version.
If material cannot answer why or so what, it should not enter the body paragraph.
When collecting material by topic, also write the point it supports and its limit.
Pair each material item with one claim sentence to train precise use.
More material can mean more misfitting, especially when the prompt angle differs from memorised content.
These pages explain the Banfen Writing diagnostic and blocker-repair method, Task 1 overview, Task 2 development, and common score blockers.
Put the prompt and essay into assessment and first check whether the topic material truly supports your point.