Task 2 Templates & Checklists

Essay structures and common linking phrases for every question type.

Templates

Opinion (Agree/Disagree)

Intro → Thesis → Reason 1 (+example) → Reason 2 (+example) → Conclusion

Discussion (Both Views)

Intro → View A → View B → Your Position → Conclusion

Advantage/Disadvantage

Intro → Advantages → Disadvantages → Conclusion

Checklist

  • Directly answer the question.
  • One main idea per paragraph.
  • Use varied linking: however, moreover, consequently, whereas.
  • Check subject-verb agreement and punctuation.