【For Grade 3】HOW TO SCORE EIKEN Writing
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NOTE: The information on this page is based on Aplus assumption and does not guarantee accuracy.
※このページの情報はえいぷらの想定に基づくものであり、正確性を保証するものではありません。
Scoring Cheat Sheet
| Category | Opinion Essay | |
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary | 4 | 3 |
| Grammar | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 4 | - |
| Content | 4 | 3 |
| Total Score | 16 | 9 |
| Score to pass | 10+ | 6+ |
採点早見表
| 項目 | 意見を書く文 | メール |
|---|---|---|
| 語彙 | 4 | 3 |
| 文法 | 4 | 3 |
| 構成 | 4 | - |
| 内容 | 4 | 3 |
| 合計点 | 16 | 9 |
| 合格点の目安 | 10点以上 | 6点以上 |
| Opinion Essay | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary | 1–2 | > 3 |
| Spelling mistake | -1 | -2 |
| Are the words appropriate for the level of the exam you are taking? | +1 | +2 |
| Are Japanese romaji or similar being used? | -1 | -2 |
| Are the same words being repeated? | 0 | -1 |
| Grammar | 1–2 | > 3 |
| Singular/plural mistake | -1 | -2 |
| Have you forgotten the third person singular “s” on verbs? | -1 | -2 |
| Are the parts of speech (nouns, adjectives, etc.) used correctly? | -1 | -2 |
| Does the sentence contain a subject and a verb? | -1 | -2 |
| Are contractions being used? (Only for Grade pre-1 and 1) | -1 | |
| Structure | 1–2 | > 3 |
| Does the writing include an introduction, Reason ①, ②, and a conclusion? | -1 | -2 |
| Are conjunctions used correctly? | -1 | -2 |
| Is a capital letter used after a comma? | -1 | |
| Content | somewhat | not at all |
| Does the answer clearly respond to the question? | -1 | -2 |
| Is there no contradiction between the introduction and the conclusion? | -1 | -2 |
| Is the answer written from a general point of view? | -1 | -2 |
| 意見を書く文 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 語彙 | 1〜2つ | 3つ以上 |
| スペルミスがあるか | -1 | -2 |
| 語彙レベルは試験に適しているか | +1 | +2 |
| ローマ字や日本語のような語を使っていないか | -1 | -2 |
| 同じ単語を繰り返していないか | 0 | -1 |
| 文法 | 1〜2つ | 3つ以上 |
| 単数・複数の間違いがあるか | -1 | -2 |
| 三人称単数のsを忘れていないか | -1 | -2 |
| 品詞（名詞、形容詞など）を正しく使っているか | -1 | -2 |
| 主語と動詞が含まれているか | -1 | -2 |
| 短縮形が使われているか（準1級・1級のみ） | -1 | |
| 構成 | 1〜2つ | 3つ以上 |
| 導入、理由①・②、結論が含まれているか | -1 | -2 |
| 接続詞を正しく使っているか | -1 | -2 |
| カンマの後に大文字を使っていないか | -1 | |
| 内容 | やや不十分 | 全くできていない |
| 質問に明確に答えているか | -1 | -2 |
| 導入と結論に矛盾がないか | -1 | -2 |
| 一般的な視点で書かれているか | -1 | -2 |
| Vocabulary | 1–2 | > 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Spelling mistake | -1 | -2 |
| Are the words appropriate for the level of the exam you are taking? | +1 | +2 |
| Are Japanese romaji or similar being used? | -1 | -2 |
| Are the same words being repeated? | -1 | -2 |
| Grammar | 1–2 | > 3 |
| Singular/plural mistake | -1 | -2 |
| Have you forgotten the third person singular “s” on verbs? | -1 | -2 |
| Are the parts of speech (nouns, adjectives, etc.) used correctly? | -1 | -2 |
| Does the sentence contain a subject and a verb? | -1 | -2 |
| Are contractions being used? (Only for Grade Pre-1 and 1) | -1 | |
| Content | Not really | Not at all |
| Did the student address all parts of the question? | -1 | -2 |
| Did the student respond appropriately to the question? | -1 | -2 |
| Eメール | ||
|---|---|---|
| 語彙 | 1〜2つ | 3つ以上 |
| スペルミスがあるか | -1 | -2 |
| 語彙レベルは試験に適しているか | +1 | +2 |
| ローマ字や日本語のような語を使っていないか | -1 | -2 |
| 同じ単語を繰り返していないか | -1 | -2 |
| 文法 | 1〜2つ | 3つ以上 |
| 単数・複数の間違いがあるか | -1 | -2 |
| 三人称単数のsを忘れていないか | -1 | -2 |
| 品詞（名詞、形容詞など）を正しく使っているか | -1 | -2 |
| 主語と動詞が含まれているか | -1 | -2 |
| 短縮形が使われているか（準1級・1級のみ） | -1 | |
| 内容 | やや不十分 | 全くできていない |
| 設問の全ての項目に答えているか | -1 | -2 |
| 設問に適切に答えているか | -1 | -2 |
What is Eiken Grade 3 Writing
In Grade 3, there are two writing tasks: (1) Opinion Essay and (2) Email.
Writing in Grade 3 makes up an incredible 33% of the first-stage exam score!
The score is consisted by 1) Vocabulary 2) Grammar 3) Content 4) Structure and each will be scored from 0(min) - 4(max). (E-mail is consisted by 1) Vocabulary 2) Grammar 3) Content from 0(min) - 3(max))
Super important!
Understanding the basic structure is key. Students should write in this format: ① Conclusion → ② Reason 1 & 2 → ③ Summary
Templates and examples are available here:
https://www.eigo-duke.com/write/eiken3t.html
First, learn the basic structure of the Eiken Grade 3 writing task!!
The opinion writing section follows a specific format.
For Grade 3, students' answer should follow this order: ① Conclusion → ② Reason 1, 2
You can see the full template here:
https://www.eigo-duke.com/write/eiken3t.html
Structure ①: Conclusion
Start by clearly stating whether you agree or disagree.
・I like ～
・I usually do ～
Structure ②: Reason 1 & 2
This part is the most important for scoring.
It’s more important to write sentences withsubject + verb.
The Eiken writing questions often follow common topics and formats, so practicing by category will help you become familiar with them.
Example structure for Reason① and Reason②:
Reason 1: First, I like
Reason 2: Second, I usually ～
Once you’ve learned the structure, start scoring!
You can practice with actual students' writing of the Eiken test here.
英検3級ライティングとは
英検3級では、(1) 意見エッセイと(2) Eメールの2つのライティング課題が出題されます。
ライティングは一次試験全体の約33%を占める重要なパートです。
採点は、1) 語彙 2) 文法 3) 内容 4) 構成 の4つの観点から行われ、それぞれ0点〜4点の範囲で評価されます。(E-mailは1) 語彙 2) 文法 3) 内容 の各 0 ～ 3 点です）
超重要！
基本構成を理解しましょう。構成は次の順番です：① 結論 → ② 理由1・2
テンプレートと例文はこちらから確認できます：
https://www.eigo-duke.com/write/eiken3t.html
まずは基本構成を覚えましょう！
意見ライティングは特定の形式に従って書きます。
英検3級では、次の順番で答えを書くのが一般的です：① 結論 → ② 理由1・2
詳しいテンプレートはこちら：
https://www.eigo-duke.com/write/eiken3t.html
構成①：結論
まず、自分の意見をはっきり書きましょう。
・I like ～（～が好きです）
・I usually do ～（いつも～します）
構成②：理由1・2
点数に最も影響する部分です。
主語と動詞のある正確な文を書くのがポイントです。
・First, I think ～（最初に私はこう思います。）
・Second, I always ～（2番目に私はいつも～）
英検の質問は出題パターンが決まっていることが多いので、ジャンルごとに練習するのが効果的です。
構成を覚えたら、あとは練習あるのみ！
実際の英検の生徒作文を使って練習してみましょう。
Tips and Study Methods for English Emails!
Summarizing means "to shorten and simplify!"
To effectively summarize long texts, follow these three key steps below!
1) Combine the key points from each paragraph into one!
The passage is usually divided into several paragraphs. Identify each paragraph's role: is it an Introduction, Opposition/Problem, or Conclusion/Suggestion?
When writing your summary, keep these roles in mind and summarize the key points from each section into a single paragraph.
2) Look for the "Topic Sentence" – usually at the beginning of each paragraph!
Most paragraphs begin with a sentence that states the main idea, called the Topic Sentence!
Also, be on the lookout for important sentences following linking words like However or Therefore—these often contain the main point too!
3) Keep it short and simple!
If you can replace long expressions with simpler words or phrases, that's very good!
For example:
"People, regardless of their education or income," → can be replaced with → “All people”
Practice with eigo-duke!
We’ve prepared about 40 summary practice questions on eigo-Duke!
Each question includes a "Summary Tips" button. When you click it, you can view the main summary points and simplified wording examples.
On top of that, an AI correction feature gives you instant feedback on how appropriate your summary was.
Note: Our AI is still learning, so its accuracy is improving! Please feel free to also use the human-check option by the Eigo-Duke team!
Emails are very important!
Take this opportunity to practice effectively and get one step closer to passing your exam!
Tips
When you're unsure about the score, it's better to give a lower score along with specific feedback for improvement. Doing this helps students increase their chances of achieving a higher score next time.
It's rare to give a score of 0. To be safe, it's usually best to give at least 1 point.
Since Eiken scoring system is not revealed, it is impossible to give a perfect feedback. The point is to try your best to improve students' English proficiency.
Students are expected to make repeated mistakes. What’s important is to keep giving feedback patiently, over and over again.
If you're physically short on time, please use Eigo-Duke's correction tool. The AI will provide feedback with roughly ±20% accuracy.
If teachers give personal feedback once every five essays or so, students’ writing skills can improve significantly.
eigo-duke AI check：Opinion essay
https://www.eigo-duke.com/write/eiken3.html
eigo-duke AI check：E-mail
https://www.eigo-duke.com/write/eiken3b.html
students' common mistakes
| Frequency | Item | Common Mistakes |
|---|---|---|
| 14% | Mistakes with Plural Forms | The s in "two reasons" is missing. "People" is already plural meaning “people”; "person" is the singular form. You can review this here. |
| 14% | Missing a/an or forgetting to make nouns plural | In English, countable nouns need either "a" or "an" or must be plural. The a in "a person" is missing. "Information" is an uncountable noun! "an information" or "informations" is incorrect. |
| 8% | Third Person Singular Errors | The s in "It helps" is missing. The s in "a person who helps" is missing. Review this here. |
| 7% | Part of Speech Errors | "Convenient" is an adjective meaning "useful" or "convenient". "Convenience" is a noun meaning "convenience". "It is convenient" (adjective) is correct; "It is convenience" (noun) is incorrect. Review this here. |
| 6% | Capitalization After Commas | In "First, it is ～", the word it must be lowercase. It should not be capitalized. |
| 5% | No Verb in the Sentence or Two Verbs | A sentence generally needs a verb. For example, a subject + verb structure is required. |
指導のコツ
採点に迷ったときは、点数をやや低めに設定し、改善のための具体的なフィードバックを添えるのがよいです。 そうすることで生徒は次回より高い得点を目指すことができます。
0点をつけることは稀です。安全策として最低1点はつけましょう。
英検の採点基準は公開されていないため、完璧なフィードバックは不可能です。重要なのは生徒の英語力向上を目指すことです。
生徒は繰り返しミスをします。大切なのは何度でも根気強くフィードバックを行うことです。
時間が足りない場合は、英語漬けのAI添削ツールを使ってください。約±20％の精度でフィードバックが返ってきます。
先生が5回に1回でも個別にフィードバックすれば、生徒のライティング力は大きく伸びます。
英語漬けのAI添削：意見を書く文
https://www.eigo-duke.com/write/eiken3.html
英語漬けのAI添削：E-mail文
https://www.eigo-duke.com/write/eiken3b.html
生徒によく見られるミス一覧
| 頻度 | 項目 | よくあるミス |
|---|---|---|
| 14% | 複数形のミス | "two reasons" の s が抜けている。 "People" はすでに複数形。「人々」という意味。"person" が単数形。 こちらで確認できます。 |
| 14% | a/anの抜けや名詞の複数形忘れ | 英語では可算名詞には "a" または "an" をつけるか、複数形にする必要がある。 "a person" の a が抜けている。 "Information" は 不可算名詞！"an information" や "informations" は誤り。 |
| 8% | 三人称単数の動詞ミス | "It helps" の s が抜けている。 "a person who helps" の s が抜けている。 こちらで復習。 |
| 7% | 品詞のミス | "Convenient" は 形容詞（便利な）。 "Convenience" は 名詞（便利さ）。 "It is convenient"（形容詞）は正しいが、"It is convenience"（名詞）は誤り。 こちらで復習。 |
| 6% | カンマの後の大文字 | "First, it is ～" の it は小文字にするべき。大文字になってはいけない。 |
| 5% | 動詞がない、または2つある | 英文には基本的に動詞が必要。 たとえば、「主語＋動詞」の構造が必要。 |