Your essay needs to be clearly structured, which means it must have an introduction, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, body paragraph 3 (optional) and a conclusion.

Introduction

Paraphrase the topic and give your opinion.

Paraphrasing can be done by using the following techniques: using synonyms, changing the word form, changing the sentence structure. Let us show you how to do it:

a) Using synonyms:

Topic: The reasons for increasing levels of pollution are the development of industry and air travel.

Model answer: The causes of rising levels of pollution are the growth and expansion of industry as well as the number of people travelling by air.

b) Changing the word form:

Topic: Many people are unhealthy because they fail to eat well and exercise.

Model answer: Many people have poor health as they are failing to eat well and not exercising enough.

c) Changing sentence structure

Topic: Many people are unhealthy because they fail to eat well and exercise.

Model answer: Failing to eat well and not exercising are the reasons that many people have poor health.

Body Paragraphs

They are the main parts of your essay structure.

Each body paragraph should have one main theme or an idea.

Within the body paragraph you MUST start with a topic sentence.

All the supporting points that follow will explain your main idea.

Conclusion

This is the shortest paragraph consisting of only one or two sentences that restate your opinion or main ideas. You MUST write it, though.