Sprint 8.5: Two-Part Essay

When tackling a two-part IELTS essay, you must address both questions to achieve a high score in . For Body Paragraph 1, your topic sentence should clearly state the of the phenomenon to answer the first question. For instance, if asked why people live alone, you could write: 'The primary reason for the rise in single-person households is the increasing focus on independence.' Moving on to Body Paragraph 2, the topic sentence must evaluate whether this trend is a positive or negative . An effective topic sentence here would be: 'Despite the benefits of autonomy, this trend is largely a development due to the heightened risk of social isolation.' Using clear topic sentences ensures that the examiner can easily follow your throughout the essay. By mapping out these two main ideas during your stage, you save valuable time and prevent your writing from going off-topic.