Writing Made Simple

3 Sleek Steps
Wrap It Up!
 Overall…
• You have 60 minutes to write 2 essays.

• Task 1: 150-180 words. 20 minutes. (2-3 minutes planning, 14-

16 minutes writing, 2-3 minutes checking)

• Task 2: 250-300 words. 40 minutes. (5 minutes planning, 30

minutes writing, 5 minutes checking)

• Task Achievement/Response; Cohesion/Coherence; Grammar;

Vocabulary
You already have the skills you need!
Plan (Task 1: line- two groups of numbers, circle
key numbers; Task 2: brainstorming)

Write (vocabulary, sentence structures; linking

words)

Check (organization, grammar, vocabulary)

 Task 1 Academic

1. Change over time- CHANGE increase/decrease

2. Static- COMPARE bigger/smaller

3. Maps, diagrams, processes

 Task 1

3 paragraphs

• Introduction- Rephrase test question, overall trend

• Par. 2- Group 1 of numbers

• Par. 3- Group 2 of numbers

 Task 2

Argument Essays (2 sides)

Opinion Essays (1 side)

Problem Solution Essays (causes, effects,

solutions)

Mixed Essays (effects, opinion)

 Task 2
4 paragraphs

• Introduction- Introduce topic, two sides, thesis

• Par. 2- Topic sentence, reason(s) + examples/details

• Par. 3- Topic sentence, reason(s) + examples/details

• Conclusion- In sum... I hope that...

 Rookie Mistakes!
1. Task 1- Don’t put in your opinion. Only describe what you see.

2. Task 1- Remember to only give the important numbers! When AND how
many!

3. Both tasks- Don’t risk new, fancy vocabulary. You only have to write 2
essays- just memorize, practice, and use the vocabulary from this course.

4. Don’t come unprepared. Read the newspaper at least 3 times a week!

 Rookie Mistakes!
5. Remember to read the whole question carefully and underline
key words.

6. Remember to plan.

7. Remember to leave time to check!

8. Focus on the question in Task 2

9. Don’t write too much- time

 Coming Up Next...

• If you have essay feedback, submit two essays to be graded,

make sure you’ve understood all the strategies and are on
track to get the score you need. You may want to review all the
videos first! Then, submit and get feedback on your writing.

• If you’re a Personal Coach student, schedule your Writing

session.
 Coming Up Next...
• Speaking- Excelling in front of the Examiner

• What happens on test day?

• What does the examiner want from me?

• What in the world should I say?

• Part 1, 2 and 3