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Module overview
An effective essay answers the actual question with a clear, developed line of thought. Vocabulary and grammatical control help the reader follow that thought; they cannot replace it. The supplied slides introduce a POWER process: plan, organise, write, edit and review. Use the process flexibly. A short argument map is often enough to reveal whether the chosen reasons genuinely support the position before the writer invests time in a full draft.
Task 2 requires at least 250 words and carries more weight than Task 1 in the Writing score. IELTS recommends about 40 minutes within the 60-minute Writing test. Short paragraph examples here isolate a skill and are not complete essays. Official Writing guidance ↗
Explore the guides
Analyse the Task 2 question
Separate the topic from the instruction. A topic such as remote work could support a discussion, an evaluation of advantages or a question about causes and solutions. Underline exactly what the writer must do and identify any limits such as a particular group or setting. A relevant essay can still be incomplete if it answers only one part.
Read the guide & try the taskDevelop a paragraph with explanation and examples
A paragraph should advance one main contribution to the argument. State the point, explain how or why it matters and use an example where it clarifies the reasoning. An example is evidence of the logic, not a substitute for explaining it. Keep each sentence connected to the claim rather than adding loosely related ideas.
Read the guide & try the taskMake cohesion serve the argument
Cohesion comes from clear relationships, reference and logical progression. Linking expressions can signal those relationships, but adding moreover to every sentence does not create an argument. Check what each pronoun refers to, whether the next sentence follows from the previous one and whether the paragraph order supports the position.
Read the guide & try the taskUse POWER to revise an IELTS essay
Plan and organise before drafting, then separate editing from broader review. Editing checks the language of individual sentences; review checks whether the response answers the question and develops a consistent position. Use a small number of priorities so the writer has time to act on the feedback. A revised paragraph should be tried again in a new context.
Read the guide & try the taskPut the module into practice
Use these stages for an individual study session or adapt them for a lesson. Keep a first attempt so you can see which decisions changed after feedback.
- 01
Identify the question’s focus and every required part.
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Choose a position and two reasons you can explain.
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Develop paragraphs that connect claims, explanations and examples.
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Review the argument first, then edit recurring language problems.
Try a fresh example without the model or prompts. Explain your reasoning and compare it with your first attempt. A response completed with help is useful practice, but it does not yet demonstrate the same level of independent control.
Check your understanding
Use this focused question to check the module’s central teaching decision. It is a study check, not a full assessment or an IELTS band estimate.
For deeper practice, complete the four guide activities and compare your reasoning with each sample response.
Sources and authorship
Written by Cambridge Veritas. Updated . The supplied slides inform this module’s themes; the explanations, invented examples, tasks and sample responses are original supplementary material.
Supplied course slides
- Triple Crown_ TESOL + VnA + IELTS.pdf ↗
Relevant pages: 15–26 of 39. IELTS foundations, speaking, writing and listening.
Official references and further practice
- Official IELTS Writing resources ↗
- Official IELTS sample questions ↗
- Official IELTS scoring guidance ↗
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