IELTS Writing Task 2: Essay Structure

Essay Structure

There should be 4 Paragraphs in an IELTS essay

Para 1: Introductory Paragraph

Sentence 1: General statement about the topic

Sentence 2: paraphrase the prompt/topic

Sentence 3: In my opinion/reckoning/perspective,

Paragraph 2: Body Paragraph 1

Sentence 1: Thesis statement (To start with/ To commence with)

Sentence 2: Argument 1 (Statement +evidence)

(It is a matter of everyday observation that) (To illustrate,)

Sentence 3: Argument 2 (Statement +evidence)

(Moreover,) (For example,)

Sentence 4: Argument 3 (Statement +evidence)

(Furthermore,) (To substantiate my argument,)

Sentence 5: Conclusion

(Therefore,)

Paragraph 3: Body Paragraph 2

Sentence 1: Thesis statement

(On the contrary,)

Sentence 2: Argument 1 (Statement +evidence)

(As we all know that) (For instance,)

Sentence 3: Argument 2 (Statement +evidence)

(In addition,) (To demonstrate,)

Sentence 4: Argument 3 (Statement +evidence)

(In the same fashion/manner,) (Such as,)

Sentence 5: Conclusion

(Hence/thus,)

Paragraph 4: Conclusion

Reflection of your opinion

(In the view of above discussion, it can be concluded that)

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Things to keep in mind

I. Coherence

II. Cohesion

III. Logical sequence

IV. Connectors

V. Spelling mistakes

VI. Punctuation

VII. Grammatical range and accuracy

VIII. Vocabulary

IX. Editing

Things to avoid

Repetition of words and idea (always use synonyms)