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IELTS Writing Test
Task 2: Essay
Thesis Statement
arguable statement; tells main point of essay
should provide clear interpretation of how to perceive an idea
should be precise and specific; asset an idea that is valid from observation and analysis
should be persuasive; persuade reader the idea is true and acceptable
must be complete statement
identify the topic and the controlling idea
Topic Sentences
Topic + main idea
defines scope of paragraph
Introductory Paragraphs (45-50 words)
a. Give them an introductory paragraph with its sentences in the wrong order. Ask them to put the sentences in the right order.
b. Delete the introductory paragraph of an essay and give the essay to your students and ask them to write an introductory paragraph for it.
Concluding Paragraphs (45-50 words)
restate thesis statement
restate topic sentences
add personal pov
concluding statement
Lesson ideas
tell Ss to write conclusion based on their introductory paragraph
Give Ss an introductory paragraph and ask them to write a conclusion
Give Ss the body paragraphs and ask them to write intro and conclusion
Ask them to guess the controlling idea and then write the thesis statement
Body Paragraphs
First step is to brainstorm ideas
Outlining
Facts, descriptions, examples, personal experiences
common phrases/transition words
Writing topics:
https://www.ieltsbuddy.com/ielts-writing-questions.html
http://just-ielts.blogspot.com/2013/05/ielts-questions-list.html
Do's
Read question and instructions carefully
Organize clearly
Write clearly
Use variety of sentence structures and vocabulary
Spend more time on Task 2 (40 mins) over Task 1 (20 mins)
Academic Task 1: Describe and analyze a graph, diagram, chart or process
provide Ss useful words and phrases: verbs, nouns, verb and noun phrases, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions and adverbials to show comparison, numerals and quantifiers, discourse markers and linking devices (transition words)
Organization of paragraphs
introduction or overview
trend being described by graph, chart, table or diagram
detailed description
conclusion
Tips
Brainstorm ideas by observing graph and focusing on important aspects of given data
Note down key points to write about
Compare data and changes over time
Sort notes into intro, body paragraphs and conclusion
Choose most important points and start writing
Organize description of data around important points
Focus on lexical items they will need to introduce each section and link ideas
Lessons and Tips:
http://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/
https://www.onestopenglish.com/ielts/ielts-task-1-bar-charts/144831.article
General Task 1: Writing a letter in response to a problem or situation
Formal (bank/insurance company)/Semi-formal (landlord/employer)/Informal (friend or family member)
Task achievement
Type of letter
What does the question ask you to do? Read situation and underline keywords
Any other information that you should take into account?
Coherence and cohesien
Opening paragraph: states purpose of the letter
Body: supports first paragraph by giving more detailed information
Concluding paragraph: wraps up the letter by stating what the writer would do or what they would like the reader to do for them
Formal letters:
https://www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/writing/express/index.htm
Modules
Academic
Task 1: Describe a diagram or table
Task 2: essay (250 words)
General
Task 1: Write a letter
Task 2: essay (250 words)
Writing band descriptors
Task 1:
https://www.ielts.org/-/media/pdfs/writing-band-descriptors-task-1.ashx?la=en
Task 2:
https://www.ielts.org/-/media/pdfs/writing-band-descriptors-task-2.ashx?la=en