IELTS WRITING TASK 2 STRUCTURE
An important skill that can determine whether you achieve the band score you deserve for your IELTS Writing Task 2 essay is knowing how to organize your writing. In light of this, the most typical IELTS Writing Task 2 structures are shown below.
Nearly all of my Task 2 essays follow this basic structure: The sentences you put in each paragraph will depend on what type of question you get.
The five most common IELTS Writing Task 2 questions are:
1. Opinion (Agree or Disagree)
2. Advantages and Disadvantages
3. Problem and Solution
4. Discussion (Discuss both views)
5. Two-part Question
Note that these are only general structures and may change slightly based on the question.
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 STRUCTURE of Opinion Questions (Agree or Disagree)
Typical Question Words–
– What is your opinion?
– Do you agree or disagree?
– To what extent do you agree or disagree?
– Direct question.
Example Question–
Life was better when technology was simpler. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Essay Structure
Introduction
1- Paraphrase Question
2- Give your opinion and outline the main ideas.
Main Body Paragraph 1
1- Topic Sentence
2- Explain Topic Sentence
3- Example
Main Body Paragraph 2
1- Topic Sentence
2- Explain Topic Sentence
3- Example
Conclusion
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 STRUCTURE of Advantages and Disadvantages Questions
Essay Structure
Introduction
1- Paraphrase Question
2- Outline Main Points
Main Body Paragraph 1
1- State Two Advantages
2- Expand/Explain First Advantage
3- Expand/Explain Second Advantage
3- Example
Main Body Paragraph 2
1- State Two Disadvantages
2- Expand/Explain First Disadvantage
3- Expand/Explain Second Disadvantage
3- Example
Conclusion
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 STRUCTURE of Discuss Both Views Question (Discussion Essay)
Example Question:
Some people think that zoos are cruel and all zoos should be closed. However, others think that zoos are useful for protecting rare animals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Essay Structure
Introduction
1- Paraphrase Question and/or state both viewpoints.
2- Thesis Statement
3- Outline Sentence
Main Body Paragraph 1
1- State first viewpoint
2- Discuss first viewpoint
3- Reason why you agree or disagree with viewpoint
4- Example to support your view
Main Body Paragraph 2
1- State second viewpoint
2- Discuss second viewpoint
3- Reason why you agree or disagree with viewpoint
4- Example to support your view
Conclusion
Sentence 1- Summary
Sentence 2- State which one is better or more important
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 STRUCTURE of Problem and Solution Questions
Example Question:
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep.
What problem can lack of sleep cause?
What can be done about lack of sleep?
Essay Structure
Introduction
1- Paraphrase Question
2- Outline Sentence
Main Body Paragraph 1
1- State Problems
2- Explain First Problem
3- Explain Second Problem
4- Example of Second Problem
Main Body Paragraph 2
1- State Solutions
2- Explain First Solution
3- Explain Second Solution
4- Example of Second Solution
Conclusion
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 STRUCTURE of Two-Part Questions
Essay Structure
Introduction
1- Paraphrase Question
2- Outline Sentence (mention both questions)
Main Body Paragraph 1
1- Answer first question directly
2- Explain why
3- Further explain
4- Example
Main Body Paragraph 2
1- Answer second question directly
2- Explain why
3- Further explain
4- Example
Conclusion
IELTS writing task 2 – Tips and strategies
Step 1: Always write relevant answers to the questions
Step 2: Address all the parts of the question
Step 3: Essay must be organised logically using the linking phrases with clear progression
Step 4: Organise your content as per your essay structure
Step 5: Write a clear and concise introduction
Step 6: writing and organising your supporting paragraphs
Step 7: Use new vocabulary with correct spellings
Step 8: Never use commonly used phrases, examples and memorised languages
Step 9: try using complex sentence structures
Step 10: Check your content for the presence of marking criteria’s
