IELTS Writing - Task 1 - Essay Structure

Good morning grade 12! Well, one of the ways we can more easily increase our score on the IELTS writing exam is to use the right structure for our essays. In fact, using the right structure can increase your overall band score on writing by up to 2 bands.

The thing about the essay structure for the IELTS Writing Task 1 essay (click the picture to make it larger) is that you need a special paragraph known as an overview. If you do not have an overview, you will be limited to no more than a band 5 on this writing task. So if you want to get a band 6 or higher on this task, you need an overview.

That said, how do you do it?

a) Here is an activity that gives you the BASICS OF TASK 1 STRUCTURE.

b) Now it is time to move on to some GUIDED ESSAY PRACTICE.

c) Then it is time for some FREE ESSAY PRACTICE.

d) Finally, when you are done c), please copy your essay, and PASTE IT HERE.

Let's get started!