Sách Pre Intensive Writing Task 2-Version 2

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Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District

Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11

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# FOCUS ACTIVITIES Estimated

Time MATERIAL

1

Paragraph structure

Linking words

Introduction

- Writing Task 2

- Types of Questions in the WT 2

10 mins

15 mins

N/A

5,6

Paragraph Structure 15 mins 7 or p.8

Features of a Paragraph 15 mins 9

Linking Words: Revision+ Practice 20 mins 10,11 or 12,13

Practice: Identify elements of a paragraph 30 mins 14, Key: 15

Homework 5 mins N/A

2

- Advantage and

Disadvantage Paragraph

- Languages to describe

advantages and dis

Introduction: A&D paragraph 10 mins N/A

A&D paragraph structure 10 mins 17

Useful language to describe A&D 10 mins 18 or 19

Logical order in a paragraph: Exercise 20 mins 20, Key: 21

Group writing 35 mins 22

Teacher’s feedback& model answer 20 mins 23

Homework 5 mins 24 or 25

3

- Discursive essay questions

- Organization of argument￾led essay

- Writing introduction

paragraph

Return HW of lesson 1 with comments 25 mins

Introduction: Discursive essay questions 10 mins 27

Organization of discussion-type essay 10 mins 28 or 29

Introductory phrases to argument-led essays 10 mins 30 or 31

Practice: Writing introduction paragraph 40 mins 32

Teacher’s feedback and model answer 20 mins 33,34,35

Homework 5 mins 36,37

4

- Brainstorming and outlining

- Relevant and irrelevant

ideas

Return HW of lesson 2 with comments 25 mins

Exercise: How to develop an idea 10 mins 39, Key:40

Exercise: Relevant & Irrelevant ideas 10 mins 41, Key:42

Introduction: Brainstorming and Outlining 10 mins N/A

Exercise: Brainstorming and Outline 30 mins 43

Teacher’s feedback and model answer 20 mins 44,45

Homework 5 mins 53,55,57,59

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- Writing conclusion

paragraph

- Discuss others’ opinions

Return HW of lesson 3 with comments 20 mins

Conclusion paragraph 10 mins N/A

Languages to write the conclusion 5 mins 47

Exercise: Discuss other’s opinion 10 mins 48, Key:49

Practice: Outlining and Brainstorming + Writing

the conclusion paragraph

40 mins 53,55,57,59

(Choose 1)

Teacher’s feedback and model answer 20 mins 54,56,58,60

Homework 5 mins 50

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- Practice: Writing the whole

essay

Return HW of lesson 4 with comments 25 mins

53,55,57,59

(Choose 1)

Key: 54,56,58,60

Practice: Brainstorming and outlining 15 mins

Teacher’s feedback and decide one outline for

the whole class

10 mins

Practice: Writing the whole essay 40 mins

Teacher’s feedback and model answer 20 mins

7 REVISION AND FINAL TEST

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Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District

Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11

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LESSON CONTENT HOMEWORK

1

- Introduction to Writing Task 2

- Paragraph structure

- Linking Words Write a paragraph

2

- Advantage and Disadvantage Paragraph

- Languages to describe advantages and

disadvantages

Write an

advantage/disadvantage

paragraph

3

- Discursive essay questions

- Organization of argument-led essay

- Writing introduction paragraph

Write introduction paragraphs

4

- Brainstorming and outlining

- Relevant and irrelevant ideas

Make an outline for a discursive

essay

Write introduction and body

paragraphs

5

- Writing conclusion paragraph

- Discuss others’ opinions

Write conclusion paragraphs/

Write a discursive essay

6 - Practice: Writing the whole essay

7 FINAL TEST

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Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District

Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11

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Content:

Introduction to writing task 2

Types of question in writing task 2

Paragraph structure

Features of a paragraph

Practice: Identify elements of a paragraph (+Key)

Homework

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Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District

Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11

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SAMPLE IELTS WRITING TASK 2 QUESTIONS

TOPIC 1: …………………………………………………………

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Happiness is considered very important in life.

Why is it difficult to define?

What factors are important in achieving happiness?

Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or

experience.

Write at least 250 words.

TOPIC 2: …………………………………………………………

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words,

pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government

restrictions on what they do.

Do you agree with this statement?

Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or

experience.

Write at least 250 words.

TOPIC 3: ………………………………………………………..

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Some people think that wealthy nations should be required to share their wealth among

poorer nations by providing such things as food and education. Others argue that it is

responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens

themselves.

Discuss both views. What is your opinion?

You should write at least 250 words.

RES_Relible English School

Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District

Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11

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SAMPLE IELTS WRITING TASK 2 QUESTIONS

TOPIC 1: ACCOUNT QUESTION (Cause and Solution Question)

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Happiness is considered very important in life.

Why is it difficult to define?

What factors are important in achieving happiness?

Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or

experience.

Write at least 250 words.

TOPIC 2: ARGUMENTATIVE QUESTION

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words,

pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government

restrictions on what they do.

Do you agree with this statement?

Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or

experience.

Write at least 250 words.

TOPIC 3: DISCURSIVE QUESTION

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the

following topic:

Some people think that wealthy nations should be required to share their wealth among

poorer nations by providing such things as food and education. Others argue that it is

responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens

themselves.

Discuss both views. What is your opinion?

You should write at least 250 words.

RES_Relible English School

Hanoi: No 89/27 Dai Co Viet Street, Hai Ba Trung District, No 2/850 Lang Street, Dong Da District

Hochiminh: No 42 Nguyen Phi Khanh Street, District 1/ No 1/56 Lu Gia Street, District 11

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.THREE TYPES OF IELTS WRITING TASK 2 QUESTIONS

1. The argumentative questions

This question asks directly for the writer's personal opinion. It usually, though not always, has

an additional question after the statement, which may take one of the following forms

- To what extent do you agree or disagree?

- What do you think (of this statement)?

- What is your opinion about ....?

- Is it good idea to ....?

- To what extent is ... always good?

- Which of the views do you agree with?

- "Should" starting questions, e.g., Should children be educated at home by their own parents?

- Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the given statement...

2. The discursive questions/ the for-and-against questions

This question asks for a discussion of both side of the issue raises. It usually has an additional

question after the statement, which may take one of the following forms:

- Discuss (this opinion). Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

- Discuss both of the views. Which do you agree with?

- Present arguments for and against he above opinion. Which one do you agree with?

N.B. The second additional question is given to remind you that you are expected to take

side after discussing both sides of the issue. It doesn't mean that you have to write an

argument essay, too.

3. Cause and effect or cause and solution questions:

This question asks for an account as the answer. It is, therefore, also called Wh question. It may

take one of the following forms:

- What do you think are some of the problems facing a modern city?

- What is your opinion can be done to help the poor improve their situation?

- Discuss the reason why people move to live in cities.