Here are the steps so far:
| Read the title |
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| Decide what type of Task 2 title it is |
Give an opinion/challenge a point of view
Compare both points of view Give solutions to a problem Discuss a given situation |
| Turn into direct question | (make sure you have understood the main focus of the question) |
Decide if the question is open or closed |
Open=many possible responses
Closed=requires specific answer |
Brainstorm for ideas |
Brainstorm open in 1 column
Brainstorm closed in 2 columns |
| Reject weaker points | Make sure all your ideas are relevant |
| Expand your points | Support, develop and add examples |
| Decide on your point of view | Decide direction of your essay based on strongest arguments (does not have to be your personal opinion) |
| Plan your paragraphs |
Organise ideas (paragraph structure depends on Task II essay type) |
Over the next pages, you will practice each step on a new IELTS Task 2 topic.