Two-Paragraph Essay Skeleton
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A balanced two-paragraph structure gives you the depth needed for a high Band score.
Plan a balanced two-paragraph essay by choosing the ideas you can develop most.
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Teach how to select two strong ideas instead of dumping every idea.
Brainstorming generates a massive list of ideas, but trying to squeeze all of them into a 40-minute IELTS essay will lead to a disorganized, superficial argument.
Planning is the ruthless act of filtering your brainstormed list down to just two strong ideas.
Gallery showing introduction, body 1, body 2, conclusion as connected parts.
A balanced two-paragraph structure gives you the depth needed for a high Band score.
Learner enters prompt, position, body idea 1, body idea 2, support, example.
Prompt: Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Draft your essay plan by stating your position and selecting your two most developable ideas.
State your clear stance on the prompt in one sentence.
What is your strongest point? Include a brief note on how you will explain and exemplify it.
What is your second distinct point? Make sure it balances or builds upon the first.
Reorder mixed ideas into body paragraph 1 and body paragraph 2.
Organize these 6 sentences into a logical essay plan. Build Body Paragraph 1 first (Claim -> Explain -> Example), followed by Body Paragraph 2 (Claim -> Explain -> Example).