📖 AVTC7_Discussion/ Opinion Essay

DISCUSSION/ OPINION ESSAY

III. POST-WRITING
1. Peer editing: Read your partner’s report. Then use the Peer Editing Sheet
below to offer feedbacks that can help your partner improve his or her writing.

Content Y/N Comments/ Suggestions

Task Response

Does the essay contain at least 250 words?

Is the topic addressed in the introduction?

Does the thesis statement discuss both questions as
required?
Is each of the paragraphs related to the topic?
Does the conclusion summarize the both views and
give the author’s final opinion?
Coherence & Cohesion
Does the essay have an introduction, two body
paragraphs, and a conclusion?
Is there a clear topic sentence in each paragraph?
Does the author include any relevant examples
and/or other supporting details (explanation,
reasons, etc.)?
Are there at least 5 linking words/phrases used
correctly (First, Moreover, However, etc.)?
Lexical Resource

Has the question been paraphrased properly?

Does the author avoid repeating vocabulary?

Are there any spelling and word-choice errors?

Does the author use academic vocabulary
sufficiently?

Does the essay contain vocabulary specific to the

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topic?
Grammar Range and Accuracy
Does the author use a range of simple, compound,
and complex sentences?
Are there any verb tenses and subject-verb
agreement errors?
Has punctuation been used correctly?

Time management

Was the task completed within 40 minutes?

2. Additional topics for further practice.

Choose one of the following IELTS Writing Tasks and write a complete essay. Remember
to give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Topic 1:
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are
encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Others think it will
lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.

Topic 2:
Some believe that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers
while others believe it would be better spent on teachers. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.

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