3 steps for writing

PLANNING

WRITING

CHECKING
 QUESTION ANALYSIS

PLANNING IDEA GENERATION

STRUCTURE
 IDENTIFY TOPIC WORDS

QUESTION IDENTIFY MICRO-TOPIC WORDS

ANALYSIS

IDENTIFY INSTRUCTION WORDS

The internet allows us to stay connected with each other no
matter where we are. On the other hand, it also isolates us and
encourages people not to socialise.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant

examples from your own knowledge or experience.
QUESTION TYPE INSTRUCTION WORDS
Opinion Questions What is your opinion?
Do you agree or disagree?
To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
Direct question.
Advantages and Disadvantages Discuss the advantages and
Questions disadvantages.
What are the advantages and
disadvantages?
Discussion Discuss both points of view and give
your opinion.
Problem and Solution Questions Problem and solution.
Cause and solution.

Double Questions A Statement + Separate questions

Idea generation
#1 Common Topic
• Health
• Environment
• Education
• Development
• Globalisation
• Public Transport
• Criminal Justice
• Youth Crime
• Technology
• Government Spending
How to expand the idea?
• #2 Mindmap or brainstorming
• #3 Expand the ideas: - Coffee Shop
• - Question words (WHO-WHAT-WHY-WHERE-HOW)
 APPS: FACEBOOK,
MESSENGER
stay
EX: 2 MILLION
connected USERS ON
FACEBOOK

INTERNET
--> AGREE LACK OF
PERSONAL TOUCH
isolates us 50% teenagers spend
more than 2 hours.
40% has problems
with mental health
Structure planning
• Paragraph 1- Introduction
• Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question
• Sentence 2- Thesis Statement
• Sentence 3- Outline Statement
• Paragraph 2- Supporting Paragraph 1
• Sentence 1- Topic Sentence
• Sentence 2/3- Explain Topic Sentence
• Sentence 3/4- Example
• Paragraph 3- Supporting Paragraph 2
• Sentence 1- Topic Sentence
• Sentence 2/3- Explain Topic Sentence
• Sentence 3/4- Example
• Paragraph 4- Conclusion
• Sentence 1- Summary of main points
• Sentence 2- Your opinion