Writing Task 2 introduction

GENERAL & SPECIFIC TOPIC

What is the topic of this Essay, context? – General Topic
What is the main point of this essay? – Specific Topic

INTRODUCTION

• Introduce the general topic (General statement)
• Introduce the specific topic (Answer the question = State your position clearly)

EXAMPLE QUESTION
New parents should attend a parenting course to learn how to bring up their children well.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
EXAMPLE QUESTION
New parents should attend a parenting course to learn how to bring up their children well.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
General Topic - Parenting

Specific Topic – Should new parents attend a parenting course to learn how to raise their children?

INTRODUCTION

The role of appropriate parenting in raising good children is undisputed and obviously something that those with children need to acquire. (general topic) However, I disagree that new parents should take a parenting course for two main reasons. (state position clearly)

BODY PARAGRAPHS

Task Response
Presents extends and supports main ideas, but there may be a tendency to over – generalize and/or supporting ideas may lack focus. BAND 7
Presents a well-developed response to the question with relevant, extended and supported ideas. BAND 8
Presents a fully developed position in answer to the question with relevant, fully extended and well supported ideas. BAND 9

Body Paragraphs

• Present an idea
• Extend the idea
• Support the idea

Body Paragraphs

• Present an idea
• Extend the idea
• Support the idea

One central/main idea – BODY 1
One central/main idea – BODY 2