1.Paraphrase the question 2. State your position [totally/strongly/somewhat + agree/disagree] BODY 3. Write topic sentences for each body paragraph Sequencing word + topic + point
The main reason why I believe teachers are necessary is because they are essential for disciplining and motivating students CONCLUSION
4. Summarise main points
5. Give your final opinion or recommendation/ restate your position Sample IELTS argumentative Essay
Text Organisation Language Features general topic statement of position
(specific topic)
sub-argument 1
support
sub-argument 2 support
Concession support
summary of main points
opinion
Technology is being used increasingly in the classroom and some people believe that educators will become redundant. I somewhat disagree that teachers will be replaced by machines. The main reason why I think that teachers are essential is because they encourage and discipline students. Many people find it difficult to be interested in learning new things. Therefore educators are needed to make classes more interesting and stimulate students’ desires for learning. Also, in the case of young people, teachers often need to force students to learn through the use of punishments. Another reason why teachers are needed is because they can teach young people important skills and values. This is because educators serve as role models to their students and teach them how to appropriately interact with their peers. Therefore, if people only learn using machines they will lose the opportunity to