Essay Structure

Introduction (40 words)

1. Background Statement (relevant & general to the topic)-Optional
2. Paraphrase the topic of essay (min 80%)
3. Question Referencing (Stand /Position OR Thesis statement)

Main Body Paragraph 1 (Theme 1) (90 words) Main Body Paragraph 2 (Theme 2) (90 words)
1. Topic Sentence 1. Topic Sentence
2. Linker + Main Idea 1 +Explanation 2. Linker + Main Idea 1 +Explanation
(Reason/How/Example/Result)- (Reason/How/Example/Result)-
link with Main Essay Topic link with Main Essay Topic
3. Linker + Main Idea 2 +Explanation 3. Linker + Main Idea 2 +Explanation
(Reason/How/Example/Result)- (Reason/How/Example/Result)-
link with Main Essay Topic link with Main Essay Topic

Conclusion (30 words)

1. Concluding Linker (To conclude,)
2. Restatement of topic of essay + Summarize Main points (Paraphrase)
3. Writer’s Flavour (Fear/Hope/Recommendations) (Optional)

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 ESSAY SUMMARY
BOTH SAME - AS PER IDP
DO THE ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH
THE DISADVANTAGES ?/ TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU 3 PART
ESSAY DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
IS IT POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE AGREE OR DISAGREE? QUESTION
DEVELOPMENT ?

INTRODUCTION 45 + STAND + STAND

BODY PARAGRAPH-1 60 1 idea ADV | DISADV Agree | DA - writer 1ST PART
BODY PARAGRAPH-2 60 1 idea ADV | DISADV Agree | DA - writer 2ND PART
BODY PARAGRAPH-3 60 1 idea DISADV | ADV DA | Agree - writer 3RD PART
CONCLUSION 45

DISCUSS BOTH THE VIEW AND 2 PART

ESSAY ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES CAUSE - SOLUTION - EFFECT
GIVE YOUR OPINION QUESTION

INTRODUCTION 45
BODY PARAGRAPH-1 90 2 ideas ADV | DISADV CAUSE / SOLUTION / EFFECT 1ST VIEW - people argue 1ST PART
BODY PARAGRAPH-2 90 2 ideas DISADV | ADV SOLUTION / EFFECT / CAUSE 2ND VIEW - people argue 2ND PART
CONCLUSION 45 + EXTENDED OPINION
MIN 1,MAX 2 IDEAS PER PARAGRAPH & MIN 2,MAX 4 IDEA PER ESSAY
No. of idea
WORDS STAND MUST BE CLEAR THROUGHOUT.
per para
1 THEME/ BODY PARAGRAPH

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FOR REFERENCE PURPOSE ONLY CAUSE & SOLUTION CAUSE & EFFECT ADVANTAGES+
DISADVANTAGES
INTRODUCTION (40-45 words) Theme 1- CAUSE Theme 1- CAUSE Theme 1- ADVANTAGES
Theme 2- SOLUTION Theme 2- EFFECT Theme 2- DISADVANTAGES
BODY PARAGRAPH-1 (90 words) –
Theme 1 (A & B) XXX- causes / reasons / contributing XXX- reasons / contributing factors XXX- positives / merits / benefits
BODY PARAGRAPH-2 (90 words) – factors YYY- impacts/ outcomes / YYY- negatives / demerits/
Theme 2 (P & Q) YYY- remedies/ preventive steps/ consequences drawbacks
productive suggestions
CONCLUSION (40-45 words)
INTRODUCTION- Paraphrase+ Paraphrase+ Paraphrase+ Paraphrase+
Thesis statement: Meanwhile, not Meanwhile, not only the causes of Meanwhile, not only the causes of Meanwhile, not only the
only the XXX of this situation but also this situation but also the remedies this situation but also the impacts positives of this situation but also
the YYY associated with it will be associated with it will be explained in associated with it will be explained in the negatives associated with it
explained in the ensuing paragraphs, the ensuing paragraphs, along with the ensuing paragraphs, along with will be explained in the ensuing
along with examples. examples. examples. paragraphs, along with examples.
OR
Simple: Both the causes and the Simple: Both the causes and the Simple: Both the positives and
Simple: Both the XXX and the YYY will
remedies will be explained in the impacts will be explained in the the negatives will be explained in
be explained in the ensuing
ensuing paragraphs. ensuing paragraphs. the ensuing paragraphs.
paragraphs.

BODY PARAGRAPH-1 CAUSE CAUSE ADVANTAGES

Discussing the XXX, the most Discussing the contributing factors, Discussing the contributing factors, Discussing the merits, the most
evident/obvious one is ----A----. To the most evident/obvious one is ----A- the most evident/obvious one is ----A- evident/obvious one is ----A---. To
justify it further, ---IDEA ---. To justify it further, ---IDEA ---. To justify it further, ---IDEA justify it further, ---IDEA
EXPLAINATION---. For instance, --- EXPLAINATION---. For instance, --- EXPLAINATION---. For instance, --- EXPLAINATION---. For instance, ---
EXAMPLE---. Furthermore, another EXAMPLE---. Furthermore, another EXAMPLE---. Furthermore, another EXAMPLE---. Furthermore,
one of the XXX is --B--. To be more one of the factors is --B--. To be more one of the factors is --B--. To be more another one of the merits is --B--.
precise, ---IDEA EXPLANATION---. precise, ---IDEA EXPLANATION---. precise, --- IDEA EXPLANATION --. To be more precise, ---IDEA
EXPLANATION --.

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 CAUSE & SOLUTION CAUSE & EFFECT ADVANTAGES+
DISADVANTAGES
BODY PARAGRAPH-2 SOLUTION EFFECT DISADVANTAGES

However, /Meanwhile, there are However, there are plenty of Meanwhile, there are plenty of However, there are plenty of
plenty of YYY related to this preventive steps related to this outcomes related to this demerits related to this
phenomenon. The most significant phenomenon. The most significant phenomenon. The most significant phenomenon. The most
one is---P---. To be more specific, --- one is---P---. To be more specific, --- one is---P---. To be more specific, --- significant one is---P---. To be
IDEA EXPLANATION---. For example, -- IDEA EXPLANATION---. For example, -- IDEA EXPLANATION---. For example, -- more specific, ---IDEA
-EXAMPLE---. In addition, another one -EXAMPLE---. In addition, another one -EXAMPLE---. In addition, another one EXPLANATION---. For example, ---
of the YYY is ---Q----. In other words, - of the preventive steps is ---Q----. In of the outcomes is ---Q----. In other EXAMPLE---. In addition, another
--IDEA EXAPLANATION---. other words, ---IDEA EXAPLANATION-- words, ---IDEA EXAPLANATION---. one of the demerits is ---Q----. In
-. other words, ---IDEA
Opposite – However, EXAPLANATION---.
Or else – Meanwhile,

CONCLUSION

To conclude, it can be said that the To conclude, it can be said that the To conclude, it can be said that the To conclude, it can be said that
possible XXX of—TOPIC—are---A--- possible causes of—TOPIC—are---A--- possible causes of—TOPIC—are---A--- the possible benefits of—TOPIC—
and---B---, and the obvious YYY are and---B---, and the obvious productive and---B---, and the obvious are---A---and---B---, and the
not only ---P--- but also ---Q---. suggestions are not only ---P--- but consequences are not only ---P--- but obvious drawbacks are not only --
also ---Q---. also ---Q---. -P--- but also ---Q---.

Simple: To conclude, in relation to ---

TOPIC---, it is evident that there are Simple: To conclude, in relation to --- Simple: To conclude, in relation to --- Simple: To conclude, in relation
several XXX and YYY. TOPIC---, it is evident that there are TOPIC---, it is evident that there are to ---TOPIC---, it is evident that
several causes and productive several causes and consequences. there are several benefits and
suggestions. drawbacks.

A, B, P, Q – There will Noun Phrase(N+N+N) or Sentence(S+V+O) based on Grammatical structure.

Ex: The most evident/obvious one is ---A---. -→ A = Noun phrase (consumption of unhealthy food.)
or that + sentence (that children consume unhealthy food.)

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FOR REFERENCE 1st) DO THE ADVANTAGES DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? DISCUSS BOTH VIEW AND GIVE YOUR
PURPOSE ONLY OUTWEIGH THE or OPINION
DISADVANTAGES? TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE
OR DISAGREE?
2nd) IS IT POSITIVE OR
NEGATIVE DEVELPOMENT?
(Both type - same)
INTRODUCTION (40-45 Theme 1.1 - ADV| DISADV (A) Theme 1.1 – AGREE | DISAGREE (A) INTRODUCTION (40-45 words)
words) + STAND Theme 1.2 - ADV|DISADV (B) Theme 1.2 - AGREE | DISAGREE (B) BODY PARAGRAPH-1 (90 words) –1ST VIEW
BODY PARAGRAPH-1 (60- Theme 2.1 - DISADV |ADV (P) Theme 2.1 - DISAGREE | AGREE (P) of people
65 words) – Theme 1.1(A) BODY PARAGRAPH-2 (90 words) – 2ND
BODY PARAGRAPH-2 (60- XXX- positives / merits / benefits VIEW of people
65 words) -- Theme 1.2 (B) YYY- negatives / demerits/ drawbacks CONCLUSION (40-45 words) + OPINION (80
BODY PARAGRAPH-3 (60- % OR 100%)
65 words) -- Theme 2.1 (P)
CONCLUSION (40-45
words)
INTRODUCTION- Meanwhile, I believe that the positives Meanwhile, I would agree/disagree Paraphrase: When ----TOPIC--- is discussed,
/ negatives of the statement exceed with the above statement to a major there are divided opinions. Some are of the
Paraphrase
the negatives / positives, and reasons extent, and reasons to support it opinion that ---paraphrase 1st view---, while
Stand+ Thesis statement to support it will be explained in the will be explained in the ensuing a few others argue that --- paraphrase 2nd
ensuing paragraphs, along with paragraphs, along with examples. view---.
examples.
Thesis- Meanwhile, not only both views but
also my opinion will be explained in the
ensuing paragraphs, along with examples.
OR
Simple: Both the viewpoints and my
opinion will be explained in the ensuing
paragraphs.

BODY PARAGRAPH-1 Discussing the merits/demerits, the Discussing the reasons to support Examining the former opinion, the
most evident/obvious one is ----A---. To my agreement, the most foremost argument the supporters would
justify it further, ---IDEA evident/obvious one is ----A---. To put forward is ---A---. To justify it further, ---
EXPLAINATION---. For instance, --- justify it further, ---IDEA IDEA EXPLAINATION---. For instance, ---
EXAMPLE---. EXAMPLE---. Furthermore, another

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 2nd) merits -- positives EXPLAINATION---. For instance, --- supporting reason for their belief is --B--.
Demerits -- negatives EXAMPLE---. To be more precise, --- IDEA EXPLANATION -
-.
BODY PARAGRAPH-2 Furthermore, another one of the Furthermore, another one of the However, the latter view has its own claim.
merits/demerits is --B--. To be more supporting reasons for my belief is - The most significant argument is---P---. To
precise, ---IDEA EXPLANATION --. -B--. To be more precise, --- IDEA be more specific, ---IDEA EXPLANATION---.
EXPLANATION---. For example, ---EXAMPLE---.
2nd) merits -- positives In addition, another reason is ---Q---. To
Demerits -- negatives elaborate, ---IDEA EXPLANATION--.
BODY PARAGRAPH-3 However, there are plenty of However, the other side should not ---
demerits/merits related to this be disregarded. The most significant
phenomenon. The most significant one argument is---P---. To be more
is---P---. To be more specific, ---IDEA specific, ---IDEA EXPLANATION---.
EXPLANATION---. For example, --- For example, ---EXAMPLE---.
EXAMPLE---.

2nd) Demerits -- negatives

merits -- positives

CONCLUSION To conclude and offer my viewpoint, I To conclude and offer my To conclude and offer my viewpoint, I
would argue that the positives / viewpoint, I would support/ (differ would stand with--- mention supporting
downsides of ---topic--- surpass its with) ---Topic--- to a major extent viewpoint --- because of not only ---A/P---
downsides /positives, because of not because of not only ---A--- but also -- but also ---B/Q---.
only ---A--- but also ---B---. -B---.
Simple: To conclude and offer my
Simple: To conclude and offer my Simple: To conclude and offer my viewpoint, it can be said that there are
viewpoint, I would argue that the viewpoint, I would support/ (differ convincing arguments both for and
positives / downsides of ---topic--- with) ---Topic--- to a major extent against... (topic), but I would stand with----
surpass its downsides /positives. owing to the reasons mentioned mention supporting viewpoint ---.
above.

A, B, P, Q – There will Noun Phrase(N+N+N) or Sentence(S+V+O) based on Grammatical structure.

Ex: The most evident/obvious one is ---A---. -→ A = Noun phrase (consumption of unhealthy food.)
or that + sentence (that children consume unhealthy food.)

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 Checklist

Task response Lexical resource

1. Did you answer ALL parts of the question sufficiently? 15. Did you use a range of vocabulary that is on-topic?
2. Are all your ideas and support directly relevant to the 16. Did you use precise vocabulary choices?
question? 17. Did you avoid memorised language, clichés [double-
3. Did you avoid over-generalising the topic? edged sword] and proverbs?
4. Does the examiner know exactly what you think, and do 18. Did you use collocation correctly [environmental problem
you present this position clearly for the whole essay? | global issue]?
5. Did you support your ideas with clear examples [not 19. Did you use appropriate uncommon words [detrimental
vague research and survey results]? to | cultural diversity | measures]?
6. Did you write over 250 words? 20. Did you correct your spelling mistakes?
21. Did you check for typos?
Coherence and cohesion 22. Did you use the correct form of the word you needed
7. Can the examiner follow your ideas easily, from the [adverbs, nouns, adjectives and verbs]?
beginning of your essay to the end?
8. Does it progress clearly [introduction, main ideas with Grammatical range and accuracy
supporting examples, conclusion]? 23. Did you use simple and complex structures accurately?
9. Did you use a range linking words and phrases? 24. Did you use a range of structures [conditional, present
10. Did you avoid repetition and starting every sentence with perfect, relative clauses, modal verbs]?
a linking device [Firstly...Secondly…Thirdly]? 25. Did you avoid long, complicated sentences?
11. Did you use referencing [These issues…] and substitution 26. Are your sentences error-free?
[problems/issues] correctly? 27. Did you punctuate correctly?
12. Did you use sufficient paragraphs? 28. Did you use capital letters to start sentences and for
13. Did you use one paragraph to develop each idea? proper nouns?
14. Is there a clear introductory and concluding paragraph? 29. Did you use commas in your complex sentences, where
needed?
30. Did you use full stops(.) to finish sentences?