Course Curriculum
Day 1: Band Descriptor & Writing Architecture
Focus: Band descriptor integration in IELTS Writing
Key Components:
- Deconstructing Band 6 vs Band 7 vs Band 8 scripts
- Micro-analysis of assessment criteria
- Introduction to Task 1 vs Task 2 requirements
- Overview of Task 2 essay types:
- Opinion (Agree/Disagree)
- Discussion (Both Views)
- Problem–Solution
- Advantage–Disadvantage
Practice:
- Script evaluation (diagnostic marking)
- Writing a high-precision introduction (Task 2)
Day 2: Task 2 – Question Analysis & Idea Generation
Focus: Framing & Idea Generation
Key Components:
- Topic dissection techniques (keywords, scope, instruction words)
- Avoiding task misinterpretation
- Advanced brainstorming frameworks:
- Issue → Cause → Effect → Solution
- Individual vs Society vs Global lens
Practice:
- Deconstruct 3 questions
- Generating argument clusters
Writing thesis-driven introduction + outline
Day 3: Task 2 – Argument Construction & Paragraph Engineering
Focus: Logical Coherence & Argument Depth
Key Components:
- Argument architecture (claim → justification → exemplification)
- PEEL vs extended argument chains
- Avoiding idea redundancy & shallow reasoning
- Constructing counterarguments
Practice:
- Writing 2 body paragraphs (argument + counterargument)
- Feedback on logical progression
Day 4: Task 2 – Advanced Grammar & Lexical Sophistication
Focus: Band 7+ Language Control
Key Components:
- Complex sentence structures:
- Subordination, relative clauses, conditionals
- Collocation building (topic-specific lexical chunks)
- Parallel structure for clarity and emphasis
- Error correction: check grammar issues
Practice:
- Sentence transformation drills
Upgrade basic sentences → Band 7+ complexity
Day 5: Task 1 – Data Interpretation
Focus: Academic Report Writing
Key Components:
- Task 1 structure:
- Introduction (paraphrasing)
- Overview (macro trends)
- Detailed paragraphs
- Identifying trends/salient features vs minor data
- Avoiding repetition
Practice:
- Writing Introduction + Overview
- Analyze visual data (line/bar chart)
Day 6: Task 1 – Cohesion, Comparisons & Language Control
Focus: Precision & Cohesive Flow
Key Components:
- Cohesive devices (referencing, substitution, logical connectors)
- Comparative structures (higher/lower, proportion, fluctuation)
- Lexical variation for trends:
- surge, plateau, dip, fluctuate
Practice:
- Writing full Task 1 report
- Peer + instructor feedback
Day 7: Integrated Writing Simulation (Task 1 + Task 2)
Focus: Performance Under Exam Stress
Activities:
- Full timed writing test
- Strategy:
- How to maintain coherence & cohesion
- How to develop paragraphs into a full essay & maintain coherence
- Self-assessment using band descriptors
Output:
- Instructor Feedback on one Task 1 & one Task 2 script
Day 8: Error Correction, Band Boosting & Strategic Refinement
Focus: Transformation a Band 6 essay to a 7plus essay
Key Components:
- Common Band 6 limitations
- Precision editing techniques
- Enhancing:
- Argument clarity
- Lexical accuracy
- Grammatical consistency
- Personalized feedback loops
Practice:
- Rewriting a weak script into a strong essay
- Final optimization checklist