IELTS Writing Task 2: Opinion
Targeted strategies and model answers
A complete, ready-to-teach A2 exam lesson on "IELTS Writing Task 2: Opinion". Includes objective, target vocabulary (thesis, argument, cohesion, example…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Warm-up (5 min)
Activate prior knowledge: ask students what they already know about ielts writing task 2: opinion. Brainstorm 3–5 words on the board.
Presentation (10 min)
Introduce the target language for IELTS Writing Task 2: Opinion using flashcards/visuals. Drill pronunciation chorally, then individually.
- thesis
- argument
- cohesion
- example
- conclusion
- band 7
- task response
- lexical resource
Controlled Practice (10 min)
- Matching: words ↔ pictures
- Gap-fill worksheet
- Pronunciation drill of: thesis, argument, cohesion, example
Freer Practice (12 min)
Communicative task: students use the new language in a short game or interview about IELTS Writing Task 2: Opinion.
Production (10 min)
Mini-presentation or group share: each student/team produces an original example using the target language.
Cool-down & Exit Ticket (3 min)
Each student says/writes one sentence using a target word from today's lesson.
Homework
Reinforcement: complete the IELTS Writing Task 2: Opinion worksheet or record a 30-second voice note using 5 target words.