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IELTS Writing Task 2 Lesson 5

This document provides guidance on how to structure an IELTS writing task 2 essay when the question asks to discuss both views and give an opinion. It recommends introducing the two opposing views in the introduction, then dedicating one body paragraph to discussing the view not supported and one to discussing the supported view. It also provides examples of how to write introduction and conclusion paragraphs as well as opinion sentences for each body paragraph.

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IELTS Writing Task 2 Lesson 5

This document provides guidance on how to structure an IELTS writing task 2 essay when the question asks to discuss both views and give an opinion. It recommends introducing the two opposing views in the introduction, then dedicating one body paragraph to discussing the view not supported and one to discussing the supported view. It also provides examples of how to write introduction and conclusion paragraphs as well as opinion sentences for each body paragraph.

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IELTS Writing Task 2 Lesson 5:

Category 4: Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Always remember that you should read the question carefully and
answer it accordingly, understand the whole question and only then,
plan your answer.
Question Statement can be framed as:
1. Discuss both views and give your opinion
2. Discuss both sides of this argument and give your own opinion.
In this category, there is usually no other way the question is framed.
Structure:
INTRODUCTION
Paraphrase:

Give one reason


behind each opinion
and state your stand
MAIN BODY PARAGRAPH 1 (Opinion you do not support)
Topic sentence of the Start with “On the one hand, some say (opinion + reason)”
reason behind the
view:
Explanation of reason:
Example of reason:
Opinion sentence:
MAIN BODY PARAGRAPH 2 (Opinion you support)
Topic sentence of the Start with “On the other hand” and write the opinion and its
reason behind the reason
view:
Explanation of reason:
Example of reason:
Opinion sentence:
CONCLUSION
Reiterate opinion and
summarise reasons for
both views.

You can use this table to plan out your answer every time you face
this category. Make a habit of planning your answer before you start
writing and filling up these points first.
How to write your Introduction:
It depends on how the concept of the question is given:
1. Starts with a general sentence, then the two opinions are given:
“Computers are being used more and more in education. Some
people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that
it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of
this argument and then give your own opinion.”
In the first type, you should paraphrase the general statement first in
the introduction, then you can write the first opinion and its reason,
followed by the second opinion and its reason. And at last you can
write which opinion you support and give a small reason for that
(optional for intro but you have to include in body para 2).
eg. “There is an increasing trend of computer usage in educational
institutes. One group of people believes that it is beneficial as
computers could make pupils more adapted to modern methods of
work, whereas others reckon it has undesirable results as it might
make students over-dependent on technology. This essay is of the
opinion that computers should be used as they are indispensable in
today’s world.”

2. Does not have a general sentence, just the two opinions:


“Some people say that the increasing use of computers in
education is a good thing, whereas others say that it leads to
negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.”
In the second type, you can directly write the first opinion and its
reason, then the second opinion and its reason. And then you can
write which opinion you support and give a small reason for that
(optional for intro, but you have to give in BP2).
eg. “One group of people believes that the increased use of
computers in educational institutes is beneficial as it could make
pupils more adapted to modern methods of work, whereas others
reckon it has undesirable results as it might make students over-
dependent on technology. This essay is of the opinion that
computers should be used as they are indispensable in today’s
world. “

How to write opinion sentences:


In Body Para 1: Opinion you do not support
Here, you need to write about the side that you do not agree with.
So in the opinion sentence, you will start by using the word
“However” and then write how that side can be recovered, or how it
does not stand valid
In Body Para 2: Opinion you support
Here, you need to write about why you think this side is stronger. So,
write “This is important because..” and then write a small reason
why you favour this side.
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that
this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative
consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own
opinion.

There is an increasing trend of computer usage in educational institutes. One


group of people believes that it is beneficial as computers could make pupils
more adapted to modern methods of work, whereas others reckon it has
undesirable results as it might make students over-dependent on technology.
This essay is of the opinion that computers should be used as they are
indispensable in today’s world.

On the one hand, some say over-involvement of technology can render


students incapable of functioning without it. Getting used to devices doing
most of the work or even being always present to make work easier might
create issues in conditions where people do not have access to them. To quote
an instance, Stanford University reported how students were not able to
produce efficient results in tests where they were not allowed to use
calculators. However, this can be overcome if there is a diversity in teaching
methods and learners are taught to be self-dependent as well.

On the other hand, technology is an essential part of today’s work culture and
learning it will definitely help. Offices and other workplaces use phones, i-pads
and desktop systems for almost all communications and calculations. If
students learn their usage, they will be able to operate these systems smoothly
in the future. For example, several Fortune 500 companies reported how their
employees who had learnt computers in school performed better at work than
those whose who did not. This essay supports this opinion as it will be a huge
drawback if students did not have a chance to learn computers from a young
age.

To conclude, although it is believed that use of technological devices might


make pupils too used to their presence, it still stands on the initial position that
they are important to be included as educational tools, as it is impossible to
leave them behind in today’s work environment.

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