Model Essay Band 8

The following shows how to write an essay using the previous essay structure techniques we have learnt in the previous lesson. The following is an actual essay question from 2012.

Task 2 - You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic.

"In the last 20 years the assessment of students has undergone major transformation. Many edu­cational institutions no longer use formal examinations as a means of assessment as they believe formal examination results are an unfair indication of a student's ability."

• To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.

You should write at least 250 words. 

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Now here is how we are going to write the essay according to official essay structure we've learnt before.

 

How to Analyse an IELTS Essay Question?

As I have mentioned in my previous post one of the vital tasks are to read the question carefully as many times as you could and analyse it for further understanding.

An essay question might look a straight forward question and might give you the confidence to jump and start to write. But the an essay question is NEVER to be considered as straight forward questions even though it appear to be as one.

Following script shows how to break down a complex essay question and analyzing it so it would be easier for comprehension and planning

Essay Question Analysis

The Essay Structure

Most of you must be like me, wondering what are the exact expectations of IELTS examiners when it comes to writing the task two, the essay.

There are millions of IELTS websites out there giving tips to gain Band 7, 8 or even Band 9 but they are confusing as usual. 

Well I personally have struggled to achieve more than 6.5 band for essay question since I had no idea of the official structure. However after a years hard work I finally managed to score 8 band.

Look no more..! I have the official structure of writing an essay.  However be a bit patient, because what i am about to say is more important that just looking at the structure and attempting to jump & write an essay.

1. First of all read the question, once, twice, three times. Then underline the key words.

2. Write down the synonyms of underlined words (similar meaning words) on the paper itself

3. NEVER use the same key words in the topic in your essay, Instead, use the synonym words you have just written down.

TIP. Write down the same question by replacing the original keywords with your synonyms.  

4. Planning is the number one priority when it comes to the essay. Take at least 10 mins to plan your essay. Without this step you will still be at 6 Band range.

5.Finally is the official IELTS structure below, Attempt to write an essay according to following structure.

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* Checkout how to use the above structure in an essay