I have wanted to do this for ages. Many people fail the writing test because of their lack of ability to plan well for the task. I have been discussing this in my recent blog posts. So, now I want to give you the chance to work on your essay planning. Please look at the sample plan below and then attempt to plan some of the other essay topics. I suggest you can cut and paste the template below my sample planning and use that for your own plan. Please join my blog and post your planning for everyone to see. Then, I welcome you to comment on other people’s planning. I will also provide some feedback. This is a great learning opportunity!
Sample Planning: Argumentative Essay
Topic:
| Computers are being used more and more in education and some people say that there will soon be no role for the teacher in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree? |
1. Rephrase key vocabulary in the question
Keyword Rephrase
Computers: Technology, the internet
Used more: prevalent, widespread
No role: no need, redundant
Teacher: educator, tutor
Education: learning, schools
2 Brainstorm key points for the answer.
Paragraph 1 focus: Agree = advantages of computers
Key point Support (explain, give examples)
Convenience - learn anytime anywhere
More exiting - watch videos and choose what you want to learn
Cheaper - fire the teachers and close the schools, so the government and taxpayers can save money
Paragraph 2 focus: Disagree = advantages of teachers
Key point Support (explain, give examples)
Teachers can teach about morals and ethics – For example, teachers can teach students lessons about global warming, so students will recycle more.
Teachers give students important communication and interpersonal skills – for instance, teachers can play games in class to improve students teamwork skills
If you want to see more about how to plan this essay and the final version of this essay see my website:
To clarify the steps to submit your plan.
1. Register for my blog http://www.ieltsanswers.com/blog/wp-login.php?action=register or you can do it on my Facebook page
2. Reply to the Plan your IELTS Essay thread
3. Cut and paste in the template (the template is under these instructions)
4. Enter a question into the topic box (you could even cut and paste it in)
5. Enter some keywords and rephrases for the keywords
6. Enter the main points for the essay
I know the instructions may not be 100% easy to follow. If in doubt just refer to my sample!
Template for cutting and pasting into your response
(select all of the information below and paste it into your repsonse:)
| (Paste your topic in here) |
Body paragraph 1 focus:
Key point Support (explain, give examples)
Body paragraph 2 focus:
Key point Support (explain, give examples)
Body paragraph 3 focus:
Key point Support (explain, give examples)
