The essay structure will be:
Introduction
- give background
- give opinion
- say this essay will explains your reasons for your belief
Paragraph 1
Reason supported by argument and examples
Paragraph 2
Reason supported by argument and examples
Paragraph 3 (optional)
Reason supported by argument and examples
Conclusion
- Give opinion again
- Make statement about the future (optional)
Approach:
I. Copy the title at the top of your paper. Some people will think this is a waste of time. Others will find it useful for really focusing on the meaning and what the question is asking of you. It also helps to have the title at the top of the paper so that after each paragraph you can check back to the title to make sure you are not moving off the topic and that you are answering the exact question.
2. Underline the key words. This helps you to focus on the main ideas of the title. It also helps you to recognise the key words that you will repeat throughout the essay and for which you will need to think of synonyms.
3. Decide what kind of essay it is (agree or disagree) and then decide what your opinion is. Then, make a plan with three strong reasons why you believe this.
Vocabulary:
mention (v) - say
focus (v) = give your attention to
optional (adj) = not a must, can do it or not
convince (v) = to make someone believe what you believe
See the example provided for how to approach a past paper agree/ disagree question.
TASK 2 AGREE/ DISAGREE CONSUMER GOODS |