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Writing Task 2 - Argument-led approach
Pip
05/June/2008, 18:39
 There are different types of questions for
IELTS Writing Task 2
. Knowing the
structureand strategies
for each type can save you time. You won't have to spend lots of timethinking about how to do the question. Knowing these approaches will help you to getstarted planning and writing the essay
quickly
. Here I will outline the approach you need,to discuss more than one piece of evidence, argument or opinion, and then to reach yourconclusion.Here is an example of an IELTS Writing Task 2 question that employs an
argument-ledstructure
.
People live their lives in a completely different way nowadays from lifestyles inthe past. Some people believe that these lifestyle changes have been positive,while others think they have been negative. Discuss both points of view and state what your opinion on the subject is.
 
First of all, think about paragraphing. What is your
first paragraph
? The first paragraph iswhere you introduce the topic. You need to identify the main points in the question andaddress them in the introduction. Don't give details or opinions yet. Just think of how tointroduce the idea in an interesting way. Don't copy the question. Think about how you canrewrite the question using different words, phrases, language etc. Your subsequent paragraphs are for you to answer the question. Your
second paragraph
may be used to discuss the positive aspects and your
third paragraph
, the negatives.Now you must think of the details. Think of two main positive points and two main negativepoints. How could you write these in sentences? Now think of how you can
 justify
,
support
,
exemplify
these arguments.When writing the paragraphs, state your first main point then justify it. Then state yoursecond main point and justify that. Do the same for the next paragraph. Now you havethree paragraphs: the introduction, positives and then negatives. Now you must write yourconclusion.In the argument-led approach you need to say whether your opinion is for the negatives orpositives. Show your understanding or acceptance of the opposing point of view.Remember to use
logical linking words
to make your essay easy to follow. For example,you might want to use some of the following.
ADDITION:
in addition, furthermore, and, moreover
CONTRAST:
on the other hand, whereas, while, but, however, nevertheless
GIVING EXAMPLES:
for example, one reason for this is, as evidence of this
CONCESSION:
although, despite, in spite of, even though
CAUSE AND RESULT:
as a result, because of this, this is because, one cause of this is
SUMMARISING:
overall, in conclusion, to conclude, to sum upFollow this procedure for any IELTS Writing Task 2 question which is asking you to balanceopposing arguments, opinions etc. and you should be able to produce a
cohesive
,
coherent
and
impressive
text for a
good IELTS score
.
 
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