IELTS Writing Task 2: Essay Structure
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Essay Structure
There should be 4 Paragraphs in a well-constructed 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) (Please reiterate the opinion presented in the first paragraph)
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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)