Free public rubric for IELTS Academic Writing — Task 1 — use in RubricMark Setup or copy the criteria table into your course.
Task 1: The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Minimum 150 words. Allow 20 minutes in exam conditions.
| Criterion | Max (band) | Descriptor summary |
|---|---|---|
| Task achievement | 9 | Clear overview; key features selected and compared effectively. |
| Coherence & cohesion | 9 | Logical progression; effective paragraphing and linking. |
| Lexical resource | 9 | Precise vocabulary for trends and comparisons. |
| Grammatical range & accuracy | 9 | Wide range of structures; errors rare. |