Essay Structure

Essay Structure: In IELTS every essay would hold a minimum of 4 paragraphs. However, when the topic demands the candidate to exclusively write their opinion, the number of paragraphs would increase to 5.

  • Introduction:
    • - Sentence 1: Indicate the hook statement based on the theme of the essay topic.
    • - Sentence 2: Paraphrase the topic sentence and take a stance only when asked.
    • - Sentence 3: Thesis statement - Indicate what would be done in the upcoming paragraphs. (For eg: In this essay I shall examine the.)
  • Body Paragraph 1:
    • - Topic Sentence
    • - Reason 1
    • - Reason 2
    • - For example
  • Body Paragraph 2:
    • - Topic Sentence
    • - Reason 1
    • - Reason 2
    • - For example
  • Body Paragraph 3: (ONLY TO GIVE OPINION)
    • - Include opinion within a couple of sentences.
  • Conclusion: .
    • - Summarize main ideas
    • - Futuristic statement
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