What is the first step for writing a task 2 essay?

• Write the introduction

• Brainstorm topic

• Paraphrase

• Read and Analyze the Question

When we read & analyze the question we need to decide:

• What the best solution is to the problem

• What type of question we are looking at and the main topic

• Our thesis statement for this essay

• The title of the essay

What type of essay asks:

"to what extent do you agree or disagree?"

• A problem/solution essay

• An opinion essay

• A specific response essay

• A discussion essay

What type of essay is this:

People are living longer than ever before, what problems will this cause for both individuals and society, and what can be done to tackle these problems?

• A discussion essay

• A specific response essay

• An opinion essay

• An advantage/disadvantage essay

• A problem/solution essay

Follow up

People are living longer than ever before, what problems will this cause for both individuals and society, and what can be done to tackle these problems?

Which type of Problem/solution essay is this?

• You are given a cause, and asked for problems/solutions

• You are given a problem, and asked for causes/solutions

What is step 2 for writing a task 2 essay?

• write the introduction

• paraphrase

• brainstorm/generate ideas

• check your work

What is an acceptable method of coming up with ideas?

• "Cafe approach"

• using a mind map

• copying other people's ideas from the internet

• thinking about the topic from another person's point of view

What is step 3 for writing a task 2 essay?

• write the introduction

• give up/ cry

• Make a brief outline

• paraphrase the question

Why should you not skip step 3? (making an outline)

• The teacher told me not to

• it takes very little time

• It helps to keep you organized and on topic

• It will help you write your outline sentence and thesis

• It will help you to write you topic sentences for body paragraphs

What is step 4 of writing a task 2 essay? (aka the fun part)

• Check your work

• Write your essay!

• cry/ give up

• paraphrase

• Brainstorm