You need a high-scoring thesis statement for your Task 2 essay.
This is vital for your Cohesion/Coherence score.
A thesis is like a map for the Examiner.
Today we answer a listener question about writing a high-scoring thesis statement.
Today’s question
This question was asked during one of our IELTS webinars.
How can I write an interesting thesis statement on IELTS essays? -Sarunporn
We’ll share strategies for writing a thesis statement.
You will also get a band 9 thesis statement for every Task 2 essay.
IELTS Writing scores
Which scores are affected by the thesis and how?
#1: Task Response
- A thesis statement is necessary for your response to be considered “well-developed.”
#2: Cohesion/Coherence
- Must organize information logically
- The thesis is the ‘map’ for the essay
- It shows the Examiner how your essay will be organized
Should your essay be interesting?
Whether your essay is interesting to the Examiner is not part of your score.
It is very subjective what the Examiner will find interesting.
It is more important that your essay is clear and accurate rather than ‘interesting.’
If by ‘interesting’ this listener meant that it has ‘impressive vocabulary, then yes!
Using less common and impressive vocabulary is a must for your Vocabulary score!
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The power of templates
The easiest way to add impressive vocabulary to your essay is by using templates.
These are sentences you can learn ahead of time that can be used in many different essays.
You then plug topic-specific information into the template sentence.
The goal is to memorize a sentence and adjust according to the essay.
Thesis statements for each IELTS essay type
There are many types of essays you might need to write on test day.
Each one will require a slightly different template.
Here are template thesis statements that could work for these different essay types:
Opinion essay
In the following paragraphs, I will discuss this issue and proffer justification for my opinion.
Argument essay
In the following paragraphs, I will discuss both sides and proffer justification for my opinion.
Problem/solution
In the following paragraphs, I will discuss the reasons for this issue and possible solutions.
Advantages/disadvantages
In the following paragraphs, I will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this issue.
Mixed essay (i.e. disadvantages/solutions)
In the following paragraphs, I will discuss the drawbacks of this issue and possible solutions.
Takeaway
It is vital to Task Response and Cohesion/Coherence scores that you include a thesis in all Task 2 essays.
This thesis statement will be different depending on the essay question.
Use a template to save time and boost scores!
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