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Written Production

🎯 Objective

To write a clear, well-structured, and engaging text (essay, review, opinion article, etc.) using appropriate vocabulary, complex grammatical structures, and logical organization.

You may be asked to write:

  • Argumentative essays
  • Reviews
  • Articles
  • Narratives
  • Descriptive texts

🧠 What Will Be Assessed?

  • Your ability to organize ideas logically
  • Use of cohesive devices and connectors
  • Control of grammar (especially complex structures)
  • Use of topic-appropriate vocabulary
  • Accuracy (spelling, punctuation)

✍️ Suggested Essay Structure

  1. Introduction

    • Introduce the general topic
    • Present the thesis or main question

  2. Body Paragraph 1

    • Present Argument 1
    • Support with an example or evidence (Give a lot of examples)

  3. Body Paragraph 2

    • Present Argument 2
    • Support with an example or evidence

  4. Conclusion

    • Summarize key points
    • Express your final opinion (if appropriate)

💡 Planning Before You Write

Before writing:

  • Read the question carefully.
  • Brainstorm pros and cons, examples, and vocabulary.
  • Choose 2–3 strong arguments.
  • Decide on your position (if it’s argumentative).

Example question:

“The growth of online shopping has greatly improved life for the consumer.”

  1. Brainstorm pros and cons.
  2. Choose your main arguments.
  3. Draft your introduction using this pattern:
1. Write a sentence about the importance of online shopping.
2. Support that with a related fact or observation.
3. Ask the key question you'll answer in the essay.

🧩 Introductions and Conclusions

✅ Introduction Tips:

  • Engage the reader with a relevant context.
  • Refer to the topic or task without listing all your points.
  • Use rhetorical questions or surprising facts.

Example:
“Online shopping has revolutionized the way we live. From groceries to gadgets, anything can be delivered to your door with a few clicks. But has this convenience truly made our lives better?”

✅ Conclusion Tips:

  • Summarize your arguments.
  • Don’t repeat full points—synthesize them.
  • Give a clear opinion that follows logically from the body.

🛠️ Writing Tips & Tricks

📝 Example Essay Outline

Topic: Do smartphones really improve our lives?

Introduction:
Smartphones have become essential in modern life. With countless apps and features, they influence how we work, learn, and socialize. But do they truly make our lives better?

Arguments in Favour:

  • Access to information anytime, anywhere.
  • Useful tools (maps, entertainment, communication).
  • Enhanced spontaneity and social connection.

Arguments Against:

  • High costs and frequent updates.
  • Constant distractions (especially social media).
  • Blurred work-life boundaries (always reachable).

Conclusion:
While smartphones offer convenience and connectivity, they also bring new challenges. On balance, they improve our lives, but only when used wisely.

📌 Final Checklist Before You Submit

✅ Have you answered the question clearly?
✅ Is the text well-structured (intro, body, conclusion)?
✅ Did you use a variety of vocabulary and grammar structures?
✅ Did you use linking words correctly?
✅ Did you check spelling, punctuation, and word choice?

Example

Do smartphones really improve our lives?

Introduction This is an introduction

Arguments in favour

Perhaps the greatest benefit of smartphones is that they allow us to access an incredible amount of information. They are not just phones - we can also use them as maps, encyclopaedias, novels, entertainment systems, and much more. We live in an age of information, and smartphones help us to make the most of it all. In addition, they allow us to live our lives spontaneously. Whether you need a taxi, have to book a restaurant table, or want to identify stars in the night sky, you can do it straight away. Finally, they keep us in touch with our friends and family, and the social role they play in a fast-moving society is hugely important.

Arguments against

However, there are strong arguments to suggest that what appear to be the advantages of smartphones can also have downsides. One drawback is the cost - monthly contracts are far from cheap and smartphones tend to become obsolete quickly, so people feel they need to buy the latest model. What is more, they are a constant distraction, as they encourage people to spend hours checking social networking sites when they could be doing something more useful. But perhaps the most significant downside is for working people. On the one hand, smartphones offer great convenience, but they also mean that employees can be contacted by their boss or by customers at any time, even while they are on holiday.

Conclusion This is a conclusion