Eng_IELTS Writing Band 6+

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Writing Bootcamp
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Add at Least Half a Band to Your IELTS Band Score

Comprehensive

In-depth review of all aspects of
IELTS Writing Tasks 1 & 2 ,
both General Training and Academic

Practice-Driven

From paragraph to text

Individual feedback from teachers

Insider knowledge from the IELTS Examiner

Hits the Aim

We've put this practical training together

to raise your bandscore to 6.0-6.5

Leaning ourcomes

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Bottom-up Skill Development

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Timed Exam Task Writing

Practice test in class. A full paper

Detailed Syllabus

Before the Bootcamp, we have checked vital signs.
A Needs Analysis and a Level Test have been done.

Warm-up: Pre-writing

Theory: The format of the IELTS Writing exam
Understanding standard instructions
IELTS General Training WT1 prompt samples
IELTS Academic WT1 prompt samples
The reader figure: friend or foe
The marking criteria for Task 2 (public version with the examiner's comments) (WT2, Ex.1.2, 1.3)
Prompts for the IELTS WT2 (AC & GT)
WT2 model answers for bandscores 5.5, 6.0. and 6.5
IELTS/academic writing features: level of formality, logic of argumentation, clarity, accessibility

Activities:
Quiz on the exam format (WT2, Ex.1.1)
Choosing and narrowing a topic
Brainstorming
Making a list
Freewriting
Mapping
Editing

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The structure of a paragraph

Theory: Understanding a paragraph
Paragraph structure
The topic sentence: Samples
The supporting sentences: Samples (WT2, Ex.3.8)

Understanding WT2, the essay task
Types of essays used in IELTS.
Deciding task approach and position (WT2, Ex. 2.2, 2.3.)
Glossary (WT2, Ex.1.4. 1.5)

Activities:
Identifying a good topic sentence
Identifying parts of a topic sentence
Writing topic sentences
Writing supporting sentences

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The development of a paragraph

Theory: Paragraph support and development
The three easy ways to develop a paragraph
Writing Clinic
The concluding sentences: Samples
Peer editing: how-tos
How NOT to score 5.5 in Task Response

Activities: Practice in developing own paragraphs
Using the three means to unfold a paragraph
Peer editing practice
Writing concluding sentences

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Unity & coherence

Theory: Two-argument paragraphs
Understanding Coherence and Cohesion
Organising the paragraph coherently
Consistent pronouns/reference words (WT2, Ex.3.2)
How to signal a transition to the next argument (WT2, Ex.3.3)
Advantages and disadvantages essays
Avoiding side-tracking

Activities:
Practice in developing 2-part paragraphs
Using the three means to unfold a paragraph
Ordering sentences in a paragraph
Paragraphing practice (WT2, Ex.3.7)
Peer editing practice
Linking words (WT2, Ex.3.1, 3.4)

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From good to great

Theory: From paragraph to essay
Overview of the essay structure
Checklist on WT2
Deconstructing WT2 topics
Planning an essay
Introductory paragraph
The thesis statement
Discursive paragraph
Expressing contrasting ideas clearly
Introducing a discussion essay

Activities:
Deconstructing WT2 topics
Identifying key words in the prompt (WT2, Ex.2.1)
Logical division of ideas
Writing an introduction
Writing a discursive 2-paragraph body

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Lexical resource

Theory: Understanding Lexical Resource
Avoiding repetition.
Where to search for ideas and vocabulary
Paraphrase
How to memorise words
Synonyms
Collocations
Lexical range for band score 6+
Introducing an opinion essay
Structuring viewpoints
Expressing ideas clearly
Adjectives and noun forms to establish opinion

Activities:
Paraphrasing the rubric of the prompt
Practising with synonyms
Writing an opinion paragraph
Writing a concluding paragraph
Grading sample answers (WT2, Ex. 2.4, 2.5)

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AC & GT Writing Task 1/ GRA

Theory: Understanding Writing Task 1.
Assessment Criteria for Task 1 (public version with the examiner's comments)
IELTS General Training WT1 Question Types
IELTS Academic WT1 Question Types
How to
Purpose/Tone in letters (GT WT1)
Formal letters
Understanding graphs, tables and charts.
Identifying and ordering key trends.
Describing trends.
Improving your Task Achievement Score.
Understanding Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Key grammatical structures to show range at 6.0+

Activities:
Brainstorming
Freewriting
Mapping
Peer editing
Defining the purpose of the letter

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Task 1. Types (Continued)

Theory: Describing diagrams and flow charts
Describing changes in place.
Describing a trend over time.
Time expressions.
Structuring a problem-solving essay.
Using comparatives and superlatives
Contrastive linkers and adverbial clauses.
Run-ons.

Activities:
Proofreading practice

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Task 1. Fixing issues

Theory: Spelling and grammatical inaccuracies.
Typical errors: checking and correcting
Using articles.
Pie charts.
Tables.
Editing your work.
Assessing your language.

Activities:
Peer proofreading
Reviewing
Editing

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Timed Mock-up Writing

Individual 20 min time slots.
Video feedback from IELTS examiner.
Feedback from teachers.
Mock AC Writing test

Solutions essay.

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