IELTS- Writing, Process Diagram

What are the 5 steps for a process diagram essay?

(a)  

How should a Writing Task 1 summary be structured?

(a)  

Step 1 – Analyse the question

What are the 3 parts of the question?

(a)  

Step 1 – Analyse the question

What 3 things does Sentence 2 instruct you to do?

(a)  

Step 2 – Identify the Main Features

1) Is it a ________ or a  ________ process?

a process that starts and finishes at different places. It will often involve the manufacture or creation of something

a process that goes back to the beginning and repeats over and over again

(a)  

2) Where does the process ____ and _____?

For a linear process this will usually be obvious. It may be harder to determine for a cyclical process so it’s important that you examine the graph

(a)  

3) How many (a)   are there to the process?

If there are a lot, it can be helpful to number them from 1 to whatever number the final stage is.

4) Can the process be easily broken down into (a)   ?

In the brick-making graphic, for example, there are three stages:

a) Creating the bricks from clay

b) Manufacturing the finished product by drying and firing

c) Packaging and delivery

If the diagram is of a manufacturing processes:

5) What are the raw _________?

What is ________ at the end of the process?

(a)  

6) What is the end (a)   of the process?

This question is relevant if the diagram shows a process that creates something using a particular structure. The end result is the production of electricity.