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Writing Task 2 Essay Types

The document outlines various general topics and essay types for writing tasks, including structures for different types of essays such as agree/disagree, discussing two opinions, advantages/disadvantages, problems/solutions, and two-part questions. Each essay type includes a clear structure with specific sentence requirements for the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. This guide serves as a framework for organizing thoughts and arguments effectively in academic writing.

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Writing Task 2 Essay Types

The document outlines various general topics and essay types for writing tasks, including structures for different types of essays such as agree/disagree, discussing two opinions, advantages/disadvantages, problems/solutions, and two-part questions. Each essay type includes a clear structure with specific sentence requirements for the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. This guide serves as a framework for organizing thoughts and arguments effectively in academic writing.

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Writing task 2 essay types:


 Agree / disagree
 Discuss two opinions
 Advantages & disadvantages
 Causes (reasons) & solutions
 Causes (reasons) & effects
 Problems & solutions
 Compare & contrast
1. Agree/ disagree.
- agree or disagree
Structure:
Introduction
Sentence 1 – Paraphrase the statement
Sentence 2 – say whether you agree or disagree with it and extend your opinion
Body paragraph 1 - the 1st reason you agree/disagree
Sentence 1 - state the first reason you agree/disagree.
Sentences 2-3 - explain the reason.
Sentence 4 - example.
Sentence 5 - a short summary of your ideas in this paragraph:
Body paragraph 2 - the 2nd reason you agree/disagree
Sentence 1 - state the second reason you agree/disagree.
Sentences 2-3 - explain the reason
Sentence 4 - support your idea with an example:
Sentence 5 - a short summary of your thoughts in the 2nd paragraph.
Conclusion
You can write the conclusion in one sentence that summarizes your opinion + 2 reasons for it:
2. Discuss two opinions.
Introduction
Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question and/or state both viewpoints.
Sentence 2- Thesis Statement
Sentence 3- Outline Sentence
Main Body Paragraph 1
Sentence 1- State first viewpoint
Sentence 2- Discuss first viewpoint
Sentence 3- Reason why you agree or disagree with viewpoint
Sentence 4- Example to support your view
Main Body Paragraph 2
Sentence 1- State second viewpoint
Sentence 2- Discuss second viewpoint
Sentence 3- Reason why you agree or disagree with viewpoint
Sentence 4- Example to support your view
Conclusion
Sentence 1- Summary
Sentence 2- State which one is better or more important

3. Advantages / disadvantages.
Structure
Introduction
Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question
Sentence 2- Outline Sentence
Main Body Paragraph 1
Sentence 1- State One Advantage
Sentence 2- Expand/Explain Advantage
Sentence 3- Example
Sentence 4- Result
Main Body Paragraph 2
Sentence 1- State One Disadvantage
Sentence 2- Expand/Explain Disadvantage
Sentence 3- Example
Sentence 4- Result
Conclusion
Sentence 1- Summary
Sentence 2- Opinion
4. Problems & solutions
Introduction
Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question
Sentence 2- Outline Sentence
Main Body Paragraph 1
Sentence 1- State Problem
Sentence 2- Explain problem
Sentence 3- Result
Sentence 4- Example
Sentence 5 – short conclusion (hence…therefore…)
Main Body Paragraph 2
Sentence 1- State Solution
Sentence 2- Explain Solution
Sentence 3- Example
Conclusion
Sentence 1- Summary
Sentence 2- Recommendation or Prediction

5. Two-Part Questions

Structure
Introduction
Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question
Sentence 2- Outline Sentence (mention both questions)
Main Body Paragraph 1
Sentence 1- Answer first question directly
Sentence 2- Explain why
Sentence 3- Further explain
Sentence 4- Example
Main Body Paragraph 2
Sentence 1- Answer second question directly
Sentence 2- Explain why
Sentence 3- Further explain
Sentence 4- Example
Conclusion
Sentence 1- Summary

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