Exam strategy.
1. Read the question:
Governments around the world spend too much money on treating illnesses and diseases and not enough on health education and prevention.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
2. Decide if you agree or disagree with the statement.
Circle one
I agree I disagree
3. Note down several points to support your position.
(Notes: You don’t need to write full sentences. Key words and phrases are fine here. Also, during the brainstorming phase, you will probably think of more ideas than you will use. That’s okay. Think of as many points as you can, and then only select the best 2 or 3 to use in your essay.)
points to support my position |
4. Write down one or two opposing arguments (that is, arguments against your position). You will mention these arguments in order to attack them.
opposing arguments that I will mention, and then attack |
Outline. Use the four-paragraph structure that we looked at in 4C.
I. Clearly state your agreement/disagreement and rewrite the question in your own words
II. Briefly state the opposing argument, and attack this position
III. List your arguments to support your position
IV. Briefly summarise your arguments and re-emphasize your opinion
You don’t need to write full sentences in an outline. Just briefly write down some key words or phrases.
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II. |
III. |
IV. |