Looking for a Tutor Near You?

Post Learning Requirement »
x

Choose Country Code

x

Direction

x

Ask a Question

x

x
Hire a Tutor
DISCOVER

Academic IELTS Writing Task 1

Loading...

Published in: IELTS
14 Views

This document provides an explanation of what you should include in your response as well as how to structure your answer.

Hawa / Doha

More than 25 years of teaching experience

Qualification: M.Ed

Teaches: Communicative English, Language, Mental Maths, Olympiad Exam Preparation, Personality Development, Special Education, Spell Bee Training, Creative Writing, Calligraphy & Handwriting, Creative Thinking, Storytelling Course, English, Science, Maths, History, Mathematics, Social Studies, Phonics, GMAT, GRE, IELTS, OET, PTE, SAT, TOEFL, GED, Duolingo English Test (DET), IB Exam Preparation, Business Studies, Economics, Statistics, English Language, Humanities And Social Sciences, Geography, Sciences, Sociology, English Literature, Environmental Science, Humanities, Humanities Social Sciences, Critical Thinking

Contact this Tutor
  1. Task 1 (Academic) Time You have 20 minutes to complete Task 1 Use at least 5 minutes to understand the task and to make an outline. Assessment Criteria 2. 3. 4. Task achievement Has the student understood the data presented in the task? Has the student addressed all parts Of the task (presented a clear overview Of the main trends, differences or stages). Coherency and Cohesion This will include your paragraph structure. (Organising your information in a way that it flows freely). Lexieal Resources Has the student used a sufficient range of vocabulary? (NB!! This will include word choice — using the appropriate language for Graphics). Grammatieal Range and Accuracy This will include your sentence structure as well as error free sentences.
  2. Steps to Writing your Task 1. 2. 3. 4. Determine your Task In this task you will be expected to summarise and compare the main feature of a graphic. The graphic may be a Bar graph, Line graph, Pie chart, Table or Diagram — you will need to recognise the type of graphic and focus on the information it shows. Determine the Topic You need to read both the Graphic Title and the Description. This information will be used to write the opening sentence of your introduction (report). This sentence is known as your Topic Sentence. Making Comparisons In your graphic/s you will need to look for things you can compare. (Look for similarities and differences). Make an Outline This is a plan for what you will write. Start with your Topic and Comparisons (introduction), and then you will add all your supporting details that describe the comparisons (but not in depth). Do this all on the blank paper provided. Do it before you begin to write your task out. Exam I : Introduction Topic and Comparisons Comparison I The average cost of housing in rural, urban, and suburban areas Supporting detail 1 Average cost in rural areas 2 Average cost in urban areas 3 Average cost in suburban areas Comparison 2 The average cost of housing in 2005 and 2015 Supporting detail 1 Change in housing cost in rural areas 2 Change in housing cost in urban areas 3 Change in housing cost in suburban areas
  3. Introduction Body Your introduction will start with your "Topic sentence" which is your Topic followed by a summary of the "main ideas" you will discuss. The next sentence or two tells the reader what comparisons you will be making. In your body you need to write one paragraph for each of your comparisons mentioned in your introduction. You need to write one opening sentence for each paragraph which summarises the comparison. You then need to write one or two sentences for each supporting detail. Conclusion (overview) You MUST NOT write a conclusion for Task 1 You need to write what is called an OVERVIEW. The overview can be mentioned in your introduction or at the end of your body (report). It is a "General" statement of the comparisons found in the Graphic. NB!!! Do not write details in your overview. The details will go into the "body". PLEASE TAKE NOT!!! When it mentions "Conclusion" in your materials, change the word to "Overview"

Need a Tutor or Coaching Class?

Post an enquiry and get instant responses from qualified and experienced tutors.

Post Requirement

Related Study Notes

Upload Study Notes

If you have your own Study Notes which you think can benefit others, please upload on MyPrivateTutor. For each approved Study Note you will get 100 Credit Points and 100 Activity Score which will increase your profile visibility.

Upload Now
Home > Study Notes > Academic IELTS Writing Task 1