Task = 2 essays - 30 minutes for each
- The main point of this essay is to show that you know how to write well in English
- Lie if you have to. Stick to true examples. Can even give personal examples. Point is, it should support the hypothesis & each other
- Good grammar, good spelling, good punctuation
Essay organization (intro + 2-3 body para + conclusion)
- Specific reasons & examples that support the thesis statement
- Finish on time
Organization structure
- Intro
- Start a sentence with “Some people/experts/researchers” and say something good about the side you disagree with
- In case going 2 sides is difficult - Just however have 1 sentence that says that what your opposing side believes in & then explain why they’re wrong, when stating your thesis
- Shift to prompt, then your thesis
- Provide an outline that tells the reader how many body paragraphs you have & what they’ll be about
- Body para
- Topic sentence with reason that supports thesis
- Example supporting reason
- ‘Negative’ example - without this reason that you mentioned, society would fall - hammers point in
- Analysis/development/Why is this important ? - explain why it is important for your reason to succeed
- Conclusion
- State that it is a ‘complex’ issue with people on both sides
- Rephrase thesis and supporting reasons
Reference video
Writing the GRE Issue Essay - Step-by-step Guide