spend 10 minutes planning your essay
- highlight key words
- plan your essay structure
- Introduction : .... (Topic) ... (Answer)
- benefits of A
- benefits of B (my view)
- Conclusion: paraphrase the answer
Planning ideas for main paragraphs
- brainstorm, note down any ideas you have
- develop ides in detail
- keep asking yoursel "why"
- think of examples to support your ideas
- finally try to group related ideas (number them)