IELTS WT2 BASIC CONCEPTS
Is identifying the " topic " different from identifying the " task " in IELTS essay writing ?
YES TOPIC IS THE SCOPE, usually identified by one or two words. The task is the serious of things that you have to answer in order to fulfill the required demands in the question. The 'task' is the part of the question that tells you what you have to do to answer it.رأس حربة السؤال ببساطة
Are the reasons of an issue different from the problems causes by the issue itself ? give example ?
YES IN THIS QUESTION The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions. A Common Mistake It is a common mistake for students to rush at the beginning to start writing as they are worried about not finishing, and then write about the wrong thing. For example, when you have finished identifying the task, you will brainstorm your ideas. You may come up with reasons for an increase in crime such as 'lack of parental supervision' and 'boredom'. However, I have seen students come up with problems of teenage crime, such as 'more young people being put in prison' and 'stress for their parents'. This particular task asks you to write about 'reasons', not 'problems'(though being asked to write about 'problems and solutions' is common). So if you do this you will not be answering the question. This comes from rushing and not taking enough time to identify the task properly.
Do you leave a line between paragraphs ? what is the purpose ?
YES the purpose is to make it easy for the examiner to fond and recognize my paragraphs
do you indent ? = leave a small space in the beginning of each paragraph
You can, however, it is better to only leave an empty line between paragraphs.
What is the thinking process in coming up with solutions in problem / solution essay ?
a) The people involved When you come to brainstorm your solutions, think of the key 'actors' who are involved. It is usually governments and individuals in some way or another. There may be another group specifically realted to the topic. For example, in this case it is companies and parents. If you are discussing crime it could be the police. If it is violence on TV it could be TV and film producers. You can then brainstorm your ideas under each 'group' and organize them in the same way. b) Developing your solutions Also, try to make sure your solutions are not too simplistic. It's all too easy to make sweeping generalizations about what people can do. For example, look at this idea: The government should introduce stricter laws. It it common to see such statements in IELTS problem solution essays with no further explantion. Give more detail about how or why this would work. For example: Governments should ensure that adequate legislation and controls are in place that will prevent young people from accessing dangerous sites, such as requiring more than simply confirming that you are an adult to view a site. Some specific detail has now been given on how this solution could work.
HOW CAN YOU PHRASE THE THESIS LINE IN PROBLEM / SOLUTION ESSAY (( Something where your opinion is not required in the first place ))
example الخلاصة إنه من الواضح أن المشكلات خطيرة / كذا و كذا بيسببوا مشكلة كذا. و لكن لوووووووو تضافرت جهود الافراد الو حكومات فإن مواجهه هذه المشكلات قد تكون ممكنه Therefore, it is clear that the problems caused by overpopulation in urban areas are very serious. Yet if governments and individuals share a collective responsibility, then it may well become possible to offer some solutions.
what are the transition tools that can be used in a body paragraph ?
first of all, for instance, the result of this, another advantage, as a consequence, all in all
How band 8 is done ?
it is not only defined by what you do, it is defined, above all, by what you do not do. i.e avoiding errors !
what does " it can be argued that " mean ?
it means " I believe that ... "
How can you expand on ideas in the body paragraph
" An idea " - a cause of it - a result from it - an example of it
what is the formula for writing the body paragraphs addressing the solutions in problem solution essay ?
# the key is the key players. Solution 1: Governments Idea: Adequate legislation and controls for young people How: More complex website access criteria Solution 2: Parents Idea: Monitor children and restrict access How: Use a computer program Solution 3: Companies Idea: Improve IT security systems How: Review current systems in place
Write a general thesis line that fits (( problem/solution, causes/ effects, weird types of essays that want you to discuss the role of the individual and the government in tackling a certain particular problem. )) ?
((( This essay will discuss ...................... ))) e.g This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of such a measure. This essay will discuss some reasons why this has occurred and examine the consequences of this worrying trend. Both governments and individuals have a duty to find ways to overcome these problems.
what is an easy way to paraphrase ?
- اقلب الاكتيڤ باسيڤ و الباسيڤ اكتيڤ - اقلب الاسم فعل و الفعل اسم
what are the possible strategies of the body paragraph ?
1- you can start topic sentence " that is usually general " e.g some believe that x has many advantages. 2- Then move to a specific point. 3- Elaborate more on that point (( either by an example, or by talking more ??? )) note : the transition from the general idea to the specific idea can be done by " For example " or " For instance " 1- General 2- Specific 3- فأتبع سببا i.e " This could result in .... " or " this kind of problem might even get worse in the future " = speaking about the future =
what is the formula in the conclusion paragraph ?
1-Use a concluding phrase 2-Restate the thesis statement in different words 3-Give some personal opinions, hopes, fears, or recommendations about the futureاهم حاجة عن المستقبل
How can you unite two lines with " as a result " ?
2) Giving a Contrast or Result Similarly, you can place contrast or result transitions further down the sentence: Tokyo now has a Sky Train. Traffic problems, as a result/therefore/as a consequence, have decreased significantly. These can also be joined to the previous sentence with the conjunction 'and': Tokyo now has a Sky Train, and, as a result/therefore/as a consequence, traffic problems have decreased significantly. Note: you cannot join it to another sentence without 'and': Tokyo now has a Sky Train, as a result, traffic problems have decreased significantly. - this is incorrect.
How many body paragraphs you should write in WTS ?
2-3
How can I get band seven in C&C ?
3) Listing Points These can also be varied. For example: Firstly, an advantage of a new public transport system is that it will reduce traffic congestion. IMPORTANT !!!! ============== Again, to improve your writing, you should vary the way you use these. They can be changed so they are no longer a transition but become part of the subject: The first advantage of a new public transport system is that it will reduce traffic congestion
How can you give a " grey thesis line " for this question Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A- NOTICE THE SECOND LINE Alternative medicine is not new. It is accepted that it pre-dates conventional medicine and it is still used by many people all over the world. I am unconvinced that it is dangerous, and feel that both alternative and conventional medicine can be useful. B- NOTICE THE SECOND LINE Alternative medicine is not new. It is accepted that it pre-dates conventional medicine and it is still used by many people all over the world. I agree that for certain conditions this type of medicine is ineffective and could even be dangerous, but for some illnesses it is a good alternative choice. STRUCTURES : اولا . I am unconvinced that......, and feel that BOTH ....and .... should .... بسميها طريقة العبوا مع بعض متتخانقوش و دي ايضا بيمشي معاها في conclusion structure = can and should coexist = I strongly believe that conventional medicine and alternative therapies can and should coexist. ثانيا I agree that for certain conditions this type of medicine is ineffective and could even be dangerous, but for some illnesses it is a good alternative choice. بسميها طريقة متعممش
How is the brainstorming is done for task 2 essay ?
Brainstorming is when you write down any ideas that come into your head about a particular question or topic. At first you are not dismissing any, you just write them down however good or bad they seem. You then select which ones are the best. For an IELTS essay you will usually only need around four ideas to answer a question, as with it being such a short essay, two are usually enough to provide support in one body paragraph. The important thing to remember again is that you are not getting marked on the ideas themselves (as long as they answer the question) but the way in which you present them in terms of coherency, cohesion and grammar.
After coming up with the basic ideas, how can you extend your answer ?
By asking yourself questions about each idea you came up with Why it has happened in the first place ? What is the effect of it ? What is a good example of it? HERE IS HOW WE CAN PLAN AN ESSAY Essay Plan Why has teenage crime increased? 1) Breakdown in the nuclear family (( then you ask yourself what are its causes, effects or examples )) = For this idea, the writer used " causes " to expand upon this idea " - high divorce rates = no father as 'role model' - boys go astray, drugs & crime 2) Lack of things to do For this idea the writer choose " examples " to expand upon his idea. - e.g. TV has shown nothing to do - children see crime as entertainment What can be done about it? 1) Govt - Provide better support for families - e.g. more youth centres - guidance and activities, sport 2) Parents - take responsibility - provide loving environment, relative as role model
How can you avoid being mechanical in using the transitional phrases ?
By avoiding putting all the transitional phrases at an initial position in the sentence. Some of them in the initial position is ok, but not too many of them. e.g For instance, ..... My sister, for instance, ..... also use uncommon language e.g as a result = as a consequence to that Firstly = The first advantage is that On the other hand= Despite the advantages NOTE !!! If you sound mechanical in using the transitional phrases, you would be considered a band 6 in writing. a magnificent video by IELTS BUDDY that explains it beautifully https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOef6PKXDd0&t=308s
Mention the common transition ?
COMMON TRANSITION WORDS Listing Points to Show New Ideas: Firstly, First of all, To begin, Secondly, Finally, Furthermore, In addition, Also, Moreover, Showing an Example: For example, For instance, To illustrate, A case in point, Showing Contrast: However, On the other hand, In contrast, Showing a Result: Therefore, As a result, Consequently, Thus, Showing time: (commonly in essay introductions) These days, Nowadays, At present, To introduce concluding comments: To conclude, In conclusion, In brief, All in all,,
mention some common idioms Common Idioms ?
Common Idioms Definitions It cost me an arm and a leg to take my trip to Australia. Very expensive I was over the moon when he asked me to marry him. Extremely pleased or happy You are taking your IELTS test next week?? Aren't you jumping the gun. You've only just started studying. Doing or starting something too early He comes round to see me once in a blue moon. Happening very rarely He's got a chip on his shoulder. Feeling inferior or having a grievance about something I reckon getting a band 7 in IELTS will be a piece of cake! I'm very good at English. Very easy The money sent by comic relief to help poverty in Africa is just a drop in the ocean. They need far more than this. A very small part of something much bigger Getting a low score the first time I took IELTS was a blessing in disguise. It forced me to study extremely hard so I got a much better score the next time. Something positive that isn't recognized until later We have to actually do something about global warming. Actions speak louder than words. It's better to actually do something rather than just talking about it I bumped into Jenny in town the other day. It's a small world. Meeting someone you would not have expected to Idioms Practice - Test yourself on these first 10 common idioms Set 2 Common Idioms Definitions Oh well, I got 5.5 in IELTS again. Back to the drawing board! When an attempt to do something fails and it's time to start all over again using different methods I hate my job so much I can't bare going to work, but if I quit I don't think I can get another job. I'm really stuck / caught between a rock and a hard place. Having two very bad choices. (note: stuck/caught can be omitted) I have to bite my tongue so I don't say what I really think of him! Wanting to say something but stopping yourself. Come on, cut to the chase. We haven't got all day! Leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point Are you putting all of your savings into that company? Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Putting all of ones resources into one possibility Try not to worry about it. Every cloud has a silver lining. Believing that every bad situation has a positive side / eventually leads to something good It was difficult when I moved to another country but I eventually found my feet. To become comfortable in what you are doing My parents are very fixed in their ways. They won't start using the internet. Not wanting to change from the normal ways of doing things I think he got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. He is in a terrible mood. To refer to someone who is having a bad day My mother will always go the extra mile to help people. Doing much more than is required when doing something Go to the Idiom practice exercise for these 10 words Set 3 Common Idioms Definitions I think you've hit the nail on the head. That's the reason he didn't get the job. Say exactly the right thing Today's going so badly. If it's not one thing, it's the other. When everything seems to be going wrong I just said it in the heat of the moment. I was angry. I know I shouldn't have. Saying or doing something suddenly without thinking about it Keep an eye on him. I think he may cheat in the exam. Watch someone or something carefully Have you heard? John down the road has kicked the bucket. Died I don't want to argue with him again. It's better to let sleeping dogs lie. Avoid a conflict I told him what gift you have bought him for his birthday. Sorry, I didn't mean to let the cat out of the bag. Tell someone something that you were not supposed to Don't tell her what you really think of her if she's helping you with your English! Don't bite the hand that feeds you. Hurt or upset someone who is helping you I'm not sure which party he is going to vote for. He's sitting on the fence. Not making a firm decision between different choices Everything she does is very over the top. She can't just have a few drinks - se has to get really drunk. Excessive View these 10 idioms in use and practice them Set 4 Common Idioms Definitions Let's keep studying for IELTS. Practice makes perfect. Continuously doing something to improve Don't get upset about what he said. He's just pulling your leg. Joking around Sorry but I think I'll take a rain check on that. To decline an offer that you will take up later As a rule of thumb, I don't study at weekends. I spend the time with my family. Principal that is strictly adhered / kept to I can smell a rat. He said he has a PhD but he can't even remember which university he studied at. To sense that something is not right She's the spitting image of her mother. To look exactly like someone else The ball's in your court now. What are you going to do? Telling someone it's now their turn to make a decision Unfortunately I think he'll be studying for IELTS until the cows come home. His English is very poor. For a very long time It was all tongue-in-cheek. He didn't really mean what he said. Something said in humour rather than seriously She's feeling under the weather today so she won't be going to work. Unwell Go to idioms exercises for Set 4 words Set 5 Common Idioms Definitions We've had some big disagreements over the years, but it's all water under the bridge now. We get on fine. Things from the past that are not important anymore You are what you eat so it's better to have a healthy diet. If you eat bad food, you'll be unhealthy, if you eat good food, you'll be healthy You can't judge a book by its cover. I need to get to know him before I decide what he is like. The belief that outside appearances do not reveal what someone or something is really like We're really working against the clocknow. We must hurry. Not having enough time to do something Why are we bothering? We're flogging a dead horse. Our online business is making no money, so we should move on and do something else. Attempting to continue with something that is finished / over I bent over backwards to help him. I hope he appreciates it. Doing all you can to help someone So you have the IELTS test today?? Break a leg. Good luck Ok, I'm playing devil's advocate here, but if marijuana is legalized, isn't it more likely young people will smoke it? To put forward a side in an argument that may not be your own in order to show the counter-argument / ensure all sides are discussed Hold your horses! We haven't won anything yet. Telling someone who is getting ahead of themselves to wait / be patient She is driving me up the wall. She won't stop talking. Annoying or irritating somebody
What are the conclusion sentences in body paragraph are all about ?
Concluding Sentence (Optional) A concluding sentence can be used to signal the end of the paragraph. It tells the reader the important points to remember. It is often a paraphrase of the topic sentence. All in all, it is clear that studying abroad is a beneficial experience. Concluding sentences are optional and paragraphs often do not have them. You won't get marked down if you do not have a concluding sentence in IELTS, but it is a good way to add coherence to your paragraph.
what is the anatomy of the topic sentence ?
First, it starts by what I call " the name tag " or basically the connector. " To begin " is a very good connector in the first body paragraph. Later ones that contradict can use " In contrast, .... On the other hand, ..... Nevertheless, ...... " The ones that agree can use " In addition, ... or Moreover, ..... " " to begin with, " is used as well. it is confirmed that IELTS buddy I using it
إحترس ..هام جدااااا How can you get band 8 in writing ?
For Coherence and Cohesion, your writing will also need to be very easy to read and all aspects of this will be managed well. So one single mistake with this and you can't get a band 8. A level of sophistication will also be expected. For instance, if you hold your essay together with lots of simple connectors such as 'firstly', 'secondly', 'thirdly', 'for example', 'for instance' you are less likely to get an 8. These may be ok for a 6 and under, but a very good writer knows how to link ideas in a way that does not look noticeable or mechanical
How many ideas on average needed for an IELTS essay ?
For an IELTS essay you will usually only need around four ideas to answer a question, as with it being such a short essay, two are usually enough to provide support in one body paragraph. لو مقال اسباب و حلول ممكن يبقي سببين في باراجراف و حلين في باراجراف تاني The important thing to remember again is that you are not getting marked on the ideas themselves (as long as they answer the question) but the way in which you present them in terms of coherency, cohesion and grammar.
How can you plan your essay ? ( Brainstorming stage )
HERE IS HOW WE CAN PLAN AN ESSAY Essay Plan first you ask yourself whatever the question asked you e.g what are the causes of teenage crime ? from the causes the the solutions can emerge addressing these causes. one useful tip is to think on two dimension, Why has teenage crime increased? 1) Breakdown in the nuclear family (( then you ask yourself what are its causes, effects or examples )) = For this idea, the writer used " causes " to expand upon this idea " - high divorce rates = no father as 'role model' - boys go astray, drugs & crime 2) Lack of things to do For this idea the writer choose " examples " to expand upon his idea. - e.g. TV has shown nothing to do - children see crime as entertainment What can be done about it? 1) Govt - Provide better support for families - e.g. more youth centres - guidance and activities, sport 2) Parents - take responsibility - provide loving environment, relative as role model
How can we be a bit grey in our opinion ? (( when the question ask you this question : How far do you agree with this opinion? ))= note : this is not a yes or no question,
I believe that although this has increased the communication around the world in positive ways, it has also led to negative effects on the day-to-day social interaction of human beings. structure : I believe that although ......., it has also led to ......
what should I pay more attention to while paraphrasing the question ( hint : something I have a tendency to do wrong ) ?
I should be careful of (((((((((((making minor changes that make a huge difference in meaning )))))))), especially in the one of the core keywords. e.g ------------------------------------------------------- Science and technology have helped the world make many advances. The Arts, such as painting, theater and dance, to name just three examples, however, are also valuable. What things do the Arts provide to the world that Science and Technology do not? ------------------------------------------------------- when I was paraphrasing it, I used the word " arts " instead of " The arts " which tends to be different as per Oxiford dictionary art [mass noun] the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power (the arts) the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance source https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/28762/what-is-the-difference-if-any-between-art-the-arts-and-art
How many words do you need to write in task 2 in order to get band 8 ?
IELTS buddy says that To score IELTS band 8 for Task Response / Achievement, your response will have to fully answer all parts of the question. Your ideas will have to be very well-developed and supported. If anything in your essay is unclear or not supported well, you can't get a band 8. The minimum word length for an essay is 250 words (150 for Task 1) and most instructors will tell you to write around 265 words as you will be short on time. This is right because most people don't need a band 8. A band 8, though, will be a very good writer and will easily be able to go beyond this and may well do in order to end up with extended and supported ideas. هام : من واقع خبرتي ، في الامتحان اللي جبت فيه سبعه و نص رايتنج ، خلصت ورقة الإجابة بتاعت الرايتنج تاسك تو و طلبت واحدة تانية كتبت فيها الكونكلوچن
what is the second step after you have underlined key words in the question ?
Identify the task ( sometimes you think you have done that instantly but you have not done that really )
How many body paragraphs should you write about disadvantages if one thinks that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ? with which one should you start with ?
If i think advantages outweigh disadvantages then I will write two body paragraphs on advantages and one on disadvantages. I would start with the one that is on disadvantages followed by the two paragraphs on the disadvantages.
conclusion tools in the beginning of the sentence ?
In conclusion, To sum up, و دي لطيفة لايقة مع تو بيجن All in all,
write a thesis line for this question ---------------------------------------------- As global trade increases, many goods including those we use on a daily basis are produced in other countries and transported long distances. Do the benefits of this trend *outweigh the drawbacks? -------------------------------------------------------------
In my opinion, this trend has more disadvantages than advantages. the full introduction Due to the increase in global trade, many of the goods that we consume every day are made in a different country and then transported over a long distance in order to reach us. In my opinion, this trend has more disadvantages than advantages.
How can you brainstorm your ideas for IELTS ESSAY ?
In order to make sure you fully answer the question it is a good ideas to develop some focus questions i.e. questions that will help you focus on what you need to write. e.g --------------------------------------- The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions. ---------------------------------------- For this question, you need to write about reasons for the increase in teenage crime and solutions. These are possible focus questions for this essay question: Focus question 1: Why has teenage crime increased? Focus question 2: What can be done about it?
what are the phrases that are used to distance yourself from an opinion while presenting it in the first body paragraph ?
It has been argued that... Some people claim / argue / believe / think that... An argument commonly put forward is that... Those that support (topic) argue / believe / claim that... Proponents of (topic) argue / believe / claim that... These arguments have been critisized for several reasons... One argument put forward in favour of أفضِّل أن أستخدم Those that support (topic) argue / believe / claim that... Some people claim / argue / believe / think that
which is better to write as two sided or to write as one sided ?
It is better to write as two sided, as it shows you are not mechanical and you are are flexible.
One way to write a thesis line for a cause / solutions essay ?
It is important to establish why this has happened and to look at ways to solve the problem.
what is the most professional opinion in WT2 ?
It is the opinion that definitely takes sides, however, it is all black or white. It carefully expresses = it has to be clear in the thesis and in the conclusion = The essay concludes with a clear opinion that agrees with the statement. NOTE : I call them " a bit realistic theses and conclusions " Things like thesis " However, while these technological advances have brought many benefits to the world, it can be argued that these developments in IT will result in more negative impacts than positive. " Conclusion "In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe developments relating to new technology are likely to produce many negative effects in the future that must be addressed if we are to avoid damaging impacts on individuals and society."
what is the perfect analogy for cohesive devices and transition in IELTS ESSAY TASK TWO ?
Like name tags on the chests of people in conference. مش عايز جملة ماشية من غير نيم تاج اقصد ترانزشن
In a question that wants you to mention " To what degree do you agree or disagree " is it enough to state your opinion ?
NO !!!! EXAMPLE THE QUESTION Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labour. Therefore, working hours should be reduced. To what extent do you agree? Again, look to the end of the prompt to identify the task. You have to say if you agree or disagree with working hours being reduced, or, in other words, automation (machines) taking over from some human's duties. You must also say how much you agree or disagree ("to what extent").هااااااام جدااااا احترس Let's assume you want to look at both sides of the issue. You therefore need to discuss the reasons why you agree, and the reasons why you disagree. Or put another way: The advantages of reducing working hours The disadvantages of reducing working hours And of course in the introduction or conclusion you need to make it clear what your opinion is. If you do all of these things then you will have answered all parts of the prompt. If you find more reasons to agree than disagree, then you can write more about this side of the argument, or visa versa
what are the ideas of the supporting sentence ?
Note to self : supporting sentences in a nut shell = it is expanding on the main idea " An idea " - a cause of it - a result from it - an example of it Supporting sentences explain and develop the topic sentence. Specifically, they discuss the topic sentence by explaining the main ideas and discussing those more fully using reasons, examples, facts, results, statistics, or anything else that proves your ideas are true. The supporting sentences that explain the benefits of studying abroad are: People get a better job when they return home (1st supporting idea) Better qualifications & experience mean better pay and promotion (reason) Now has a high standard of living (result) Students gain independence (2nd supporting idea) Students have to cope with the challenges of living alone and meeting new people from different cultures.(example) Students will become more confident in their life and relationships (result)
what is the formula for writing the body paragraphs addressing the problems in problem solution essay ?
Problem The formula ============ (( problem, explanation / example, result )) e.g in this question ==================== The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest ================================================= Problem 1: children can access potentially dangerous sites Explanation / Example: Pornography sites Result: Affects thought & development - negative for children & society Problem 2: growth of online fraud and hacking Explanation / Example: Evident from the constant news stories Result: Criminals get sensitive information
in opinion essay " To what extent do you agree or disagree " which is better, to write it as one sided or two sided ?
Quoted from IELTS buddy " It is a good idea to to present both sides of the argument as you ma find it more difficult to come up with a lot of ideas for one side of the argument. It also shows that you are able to see both sides of the argument - a good academic skill. "
How do you identify the TOPIC in the rubric ?
So you need to read the question carefully and identify what the issue is. You will normally only be looking for one or two key words. e.g the question The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions. What if I identified 'crime' as the topic? Your essay would be wrong if you wrote about crime generally. When you have a topic, it may require you to talk about a particular area, group of people or place. In this case, the question specifically wants you to address the issue of TEENAGE crime. When you identify the topic, always look carefully to see if it is being narrowed down to a particular area that you need to focus on.
what are the components of the introduction paragraph of WT2 ?
TWO LINES The first line is the paraphrase line The second line is the thesis line
what are the components of the conclusion paragraph of WT2 ?
TWO LINES that follow the word " In conclusion, " The first line is the Re-state line The second line is the future reference line
what are the elements of body paragraph ?
The Three Parts to Good Paragraph Writing The 'text book' structure for a paragraph is as follows: 1- Topic sentence 2- Supporting sentencesلاحظ : جمل مش جملة واحدة 3- Concluding sentence
what are the components of the topic sentence of the body paragraph
The topic sentence states what the paragraph will be about. It gives the topic of the paragraph, and it also restricts the topic to one or two main ideas which can be explained fully in the space of one paragraph. The controlling idea is the specific area that the topic is limited to: topic controlling idea Studying abroad has two main benefits
what is better in an opinion essay, to write as one sided or two sided? e.g ======================= University education should be free to everyone, regardless of income. To what extent do you agree or disagree? =======================
To write as two sided. one body paragraph about the opposite opinion first, then two body paragraphs on the opinion you adopt.
what is the name of the first line in any body paragraph in WT2 ?
Topic sentence
what is the first step once you start solving ?
UNDERLINE KEY WORDS
Which paragraph do we start with first ?
We start with the one that is AGAINST my opinion
How a writing essay is marked ?
When you are graded, you will be given a score for each of these, and this will then be averaged. So if you are getting a 6.5, that means you must not be meeting the standard required as shown in the table for one or two of them. For example: Task acheivement = 7 Coherence and Cohesion = 7 Lexical Resource = 7 Grammatical Range and Accuracy = 6 Overall writing band = 6.5
what are the two methods of coming up with ideas for IELTS essay ?
there are two methods of coming up with ideas. One is to brainstorm ((n you write down any ideas that come into your head about a particular question or topic. At first you are not dismissing any, you just write them down however good or bad they seem. You then select which ones are the best. )) The second one is when you ask why. Another way to come up with ideas for IELTS writing is to turn the essay question into shorter questions and ask other questions to develop the ideas further. This is an excellent way to not only develop ideas but also to develop support for you ideas as it helps to focus your thoughts. This can mostly be done by developing 'why?' questions. e.g --------------------------------------------------- people living in the 21st century generally have better quality of lives than people born in earlier centuries. --------------------------------------------------- To what extent do you agree or disagree? So turn this into some simple questions to focus you on an answer: Why is life better? People are healthier. Why are they healthier? Because of more access to medicine. Why else? Greater access to cleaner water and safer food.
what is the third step in handling the question after you had underlined the key words and after you have identified the task ?
to BRAINSTORM to decide what opinion will you have what are the ideas will you present what are the problems / solutions will you tackle
In what way should you present the body paragraph of the opposite opinion ?
to make it clear that they are not your opinions, but those of someone elsebecause you intend to disagree with it in your next paragraph i.e To distance yourself from it by using phrases like It has been argued that... Some people claim / argue / believe / think that... An argument commonly put forward is that... Those that support (topic) argue / believe / claim that... Proponents of (topic) argue / believe / claim that... These arguments have been critisized for several reasons...
You could begin by paraphrasing the two opinions, then stating in the thesis what you will do: Example 1 THE ANSWER 1 : Some people believe that it is acceptable for young children to undertake jobs that they are paid for, whereas others believe that this is wrong and should be illegal. This essay will discuss both sides of the issue. This is quite simplistic but it makes it very clear what you are going to do. ملحوظة هاااااااااااااااااااااامة جدااااااااااااااااااااااااا You will obviously need to give your opinion as well in the essay, but stating this in the thesis ("This essay will discuss both sides of the issue and then give my opinion") sounds awkward so it is better without it. #THAT WAS REALLY CLEAR ! THANK YOU THE ANSWER 2 : Example 2 Another possible way to do it is by having a sentence to introduce the topic first, and then paraphrasing the two opinions to make them your thesis: " At present, more and more young children are becoming involved in paid work. Whilst some people are of the opinion that this is an entirely acceptable practice, others believe that this is completely wrong and should be made illegal. " This is fine as your thesis will match with your essay - you go on to discuss the first opinion and then the second one. Here is another model essay using such a thesis statement. THE ANSWER 3 Example 3 Or of course you could modify this slightly to include your opinion: " At present, more and more young children are becoming involved in paid work. Whilst some people are of the opinion that this is an entirely acceptable practice, I believe that this is completely wrong and should be made illegal." As long as you go on to discuss both sides of the argument, this is fine. I would adopt the third one as it includes my opinion. NOTE TO SELF : REMEMBER TO DISCUSS BOTH OPINIONS.
write THREE thesis lines for the following question ------------------------------------ Some people think that young children should be allowed to do paid work, while others think that this should be illegal. Discuss both opinions and give your opinion. ---------------------------------------------------- which way of the three you would adopt ?
If your opinion is asked, in which part on the essay should I mention it ?
you should mention it 1- in the thesis line 2- in the second body paragraph ((However, there are MORE CONVINCING arguments in favour of .... )) 3- In the conclusion (( In conclusion, despite ......, I believe that ..... ))) IELTS BUDDY states on his comment on an essay : " The writer then gives their opinion (this can be left until the conclusion but it can be a good idea to present it upfront so no confusion arises). "