What are the different sentence types?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-JcXsbUqQ&t=142s
- Simple sentences
- Compound sentences
- Complex sentences
- Passive sentences
- Question sentences
- Conditional sentences
What are Simple sentences?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-JcXsbUqQ&t=142s
Simple sentence = 1 idea
Prompt: The government should tax sugary drinks
Sugar makes people unhealthy.
People gain weight from sugar.
Sugar harms people’s teeth.
Sugar(subject) + makes(verb) + people(object) + unhealthy.
What are Compound sentences?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-JcXsbUqQ&t=142s
Compound sentences = 1 idea + 1 idea
Prompt: The government should tax sugary drinks.
Sugar makes people unhealthy and it harms their teeth.
Explanation:
Sugar makes people unhealthy and(conjunction) it harms their teeth.
conjunction: and, for, yet, but, so, or, nor
What are Complex sentences?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-JcXsbUqQ&t=142s
Complex sentence = 2 or more ideas
Prompt: The government should tax sugary drinks.
While some people will support the tax others will be against it.
Complex sentence:
While(connector) some people will support the tax others will be against it.
Simple sentence:
Some people will support the tax. Others will be against it.
Words for forming complex sentences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-JcXsbUqQ&t=142s
after although as because before even if even though if in order that once provided that rather than since so that than that though unless until when whenever where whereas who whether while which
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-JcXsbUqQ&t=142s
TASK: Write three complex sentences
Prompt: The government should tax sugary drinks.
- Although_____, _____.
- _____ so that _____.
- Because _____, _____.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-JcXsbUqQ&t=142s
Complex Sentence example.
- Although people will benefit, companies will suffer.
- The government should tax sodas so that the public becomes healthier.
- Because people are becoming more obese, the government should tax sugary drinks.
What are Passive sentences?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-JcXsbUqQ&t=142s
Prompt: The government should tax sugary drinks.
Active: Food scientists know that sugary drinks are addictive.
Passive: Sugary drinks are known to be addictive.
What are Question sentences?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-JcXsbUqQ&t=142s
ensure to add at least one question in your essay.
user included one question and it worked well.
example: But would a sugar tax really work?
What are Conditional sentences?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-JcXsbUqQ&t=142s
Conditional sentence = “if”
Prompt: The government should tax sugary drinks.
If the government had taxed sugary drinks earlier then we would not have an obesity issue now.
Take away for essay writing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-JcXsbUqQ&t=142s
- Use complex sentences.
- Ensure to include at least one question.
- Variety is more important than accuracy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-JcXsbUqQ&t=142s
ESSAY WRITING PLANNING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvVc9oiFDQI&list=PLdawRnR9ilZDbeQ7SnUmbYJ0UojhGpAMx&index=2
- Analyse and plan (4min)
- Follow the structure (16 min)
- Write with the criteria in mind (16 min)
- Check your work(4min)
2&3 to be combined with 32 min.
How to analyse and plan for essay writing.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Write at least 250 words.
- Analyse and plan (4min)
Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one?
Focus: “restricted the use of mobile phones”
what you need to ask yourself is why, how
Actual Question: Is this a positive development or a negative one?
I choose to go with positive development
why is it a positive development?
1.Less phone access improves learning
Explain: How? Fewer distractions
Example: Prove it! Constant urge to check = less attention
Effect: So what? if not? Takes attention from lesson / reduces attention span / long-term effects
Link: Am I still on topic? So, banning phones in class is positive.
- Less phone use improves wellbeing (health and social)
Explain: Why?/How? impact health & social life
Example: Prove it! stress on eyes and no time to spend with family/friends
Effect: So what? if not? wouldn’t be exposed to radiation, social life.
Link: AM I still on topic?!
How to Follow the structure for essay writing.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Write at least 250 words.
- Follow the structure (16 min)
Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one?
Follow the structure
Introduction
Body 1
Body 2
Conclusion
Introduction 1.Backgroud statement (the topic) 2.Specific statement (the task) 3.Answer (say what you will write about + position) Body 1 1. 1st reason for my opinion Body 2 1. 2nd reason for my opinion Conclusion 1. Broad statement 2. Summarise arguments/opinion
How to Write with the criteria in mind for essay writing.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Write at least 250 words.
- Write with the criteria in mind (16 min)
Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one? - Task Response
- Coherence and cohesion
- Lexical resource
- Grammatical range and accuracy
- Task Response
* Answer all parts of the question
* Present a clear position/opinion throughout
* Present, extend, and support ideas
* Stay on topic - Coherence and cohesion
* Organise information logically
* Use paragraphs
* Use a range of linking devices appropriately (not faulty or mechanical, using referencing and substitution) - Lexical resource
* Demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary
* Use vocabulary precisely
* Use correct spelling - Grammatical range and accuracy
* Demonstrate a wide range of structures
* Use some complex structures
* Use grammar accurately
* Use correct punctuation
How to write an introduction for essay writing.
Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one?
The introduction has 3 parts.
- Background statement (the topic)
- Specific statement (the task)
- Answer (say what you will write about + position)
- Background statement (the topic)
In most schools around the world, students have their own mobile phones. - Specific statement (the task)
While these devices can undoubtedly play a role in safety, connectedness, and even learning, many schools have chosen to restrict their use on campus. - Answer (say what you will write about + position)
In my view, this is a positive step and can bring benefits not only academically but physically and socially too.
Final Sentence:
In most schools around the world, students have their own mobile phones. While these devices can undoubtedly play a role in safety, connectedness, and even learning, many schools have chosen to restrict their use on campus. In my view, this is a positive step and can bring benefits not only academically but physically and socially too.
TASK 2 ESSAY: ESSAY STRUCTURE
Question:
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace.
Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy.
The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43AlGwz1Aq0
Possible structure: Plan your essay like this before you start writing
- INTRODUCTION: paraphrase the question & include your opinion
- BODY PARAGRAPHS: arguments for nuclear technology
- BODY PARAGRAPHS: against nuclear technology
- CONCLUSION: paraphrase your opinion
COMMON ERRORS IN ESSAY
- subject-verb agreement
- single/plural nouns
- articles
- verb tenses
- prepositions
- fragment / non-grammatical sentence
- wrong word / tone / vocabulary
- word form
- collocations
- missing words
- too many words
- word order
- punctuation
- spelling
What are articles?
There are three articles
A - used with a non-specific noun, starting with a consonant
An - used with a non-specific noun, starting with a vowel
The - used with a specific noun
IELTS Writing: 6 Keys
- Topic
- Structure
- Vocabulary Range
- Vocabulary Precision
- Grammar Range
- Grammar Precision
