雅思opn essay outline.ppt

3: The OPEN-ENDED ESSAY[ ONE ] Social Problem / Phenomenon Describe [ HOW ] it HAPPENED [ ONE ] Suggestion / OpinionFor SOCIAL PROBLEMS - We Use:“The OPEN-DISCUSSION System”• P1) Introduction and Thesis ** (50~70 words) • P2) Origin and Influences * (60~80 words) • P3) Theory Application *** (50~70 words) • P4) Criticisms and Conclusion * (50~70 words)P1) The Introduction (2 Stars)• STILL:  FIRST IMPRESSION Remember: • Get their attention • Show how well you understand the topic • ParaphrasingP1) How Do We WRITE the Introduction?3 Steps:• I1) Describe a “direct” example from your own life which is related to this topic (an experience you had)• I2) Describe how the TOPIC QUESTION is related to this experience• I3) Tell the examiner what your suggestion to this problem is OR if you think it is a positive/negative phenomenonP2: Origin and Influences• Why is it NOT important?Remember: Examiner already KNOWS your level and KNOWS this problem / phenomenon already  If you can talk about it, of course they can too!Worry about 2 things: • Correct Vocabulary and Grammar • LOGICAL / CONNECTED explanationsP2) How do we WRITE it?Based on the PROBLEM / PHENOMENON, you have to explain how it happenedFor most topics, it is about changes, improvements, inventions in the areas of: technology, living standards, economy, education, travel, convenience, health sciencesWhat are these things likely to affect in the future?P3) Thesis and Application• Now, you must give a REASONABLE SUGGESTION • Remember, you CAN’T have a PERFECT SOLUTION  Why? • So whatever you choose, it has to be:REASONABLE but DEBATEABLEDescribe the Short + Long-Term Effects Who has the ability to make this happen? How? (Government? Media? Employers? Parents? Etc.)P4) Criticisms and Conclusion• Who’s going to dislike this? Why?• Word Filler (260 – P1~3)• “BRAKE LIGHTS”  Don’t explain too much about the criticisms, always has to be less compared with the benefits you wrote in P3For a SOCIAL PHENOMENON – We Use:“The OPEN-DISCUSSION System”• P1) Introduction and Thesis ** (50~70 words) • P2) Origin and Effects * (60~80 words) • P3) Theory Criticisms *** (50~70 words) • P4) Application and Conclusion * (50~70 words) What’s Different?P3) Thesis and Criticisms• Explain to the reader whether this is a POSITIVE or NEGATIVE phenomenon in our society • It does not matter what you choose, you still have to describe the Short + Long-Term Effects • IF you believe it is a BAD development in society, explain the NEGATIVES first, then a few POSITIVES • If you believe it is a GOOD development……NOTE: always more explanation for YOUR CHOICEP4) Application and Conclusion• “Action speak louder than words” • Word Filler (260 – P1~4) • “BRAKE LIGHTS”  The point of this paragraph is to PLUG the LEAKS: – If you said it is BAD, what can we do? Who can do it? – If you said it is GOOD, what can we do about the potential problems to maintain this?Key to SUCCESS for Essay Type #3• Figure out if it’s a PROBLEM or not first! • Memorize some easy historical changes • All about COHERENCE  does the essay sound understandable?Remember: It is about HOW YOU WRITE, not WHAT YOU WRITE。