IELTS-Simon-Writing-Task2-Lesson-3 Main Body paragraphs

Writing task 2, lesson 3: Main paragraphs In the video lesson I explained how to write two types of main body paragraph. This worksheet will focus on linking words and topic vocabulary. 1. Linking words Here are the two paragraphs from the video lesson: There are several reasons why I would argue against having compulsory community service for secondary school students. Firstly, the school curriculum is already full with important academic subjects, such as maths, science and languages. For example, I remember having an extremely busy timetable when I was at high school, and it would not have been possible to add to it. Secondly, students’ performance in other subjects would be affected if valuable study time were taken by charity work or neighbourhood improvement schemes. Finally, I believe that teenage students would be reluctant to take part in any programme of obligatory work, and this could lead to poor motivation and even bad behaviour. On the other han