IELTS Writing Task 2

Argument Planner

Practice linking your supporting ideas to your main paragraph topics and overall opinion.

Select an essay topic (1–10)

Writing Task 2 question

Your opinion:

Paragraph 1 (Side A):

    Paragraph 2 (Side B):

      Step 1

      Choose your opinion

      Read the question above. Which side do you agree with more? Select your opinion and lock it in.

      Step 2

      Identify main paragraph topics

      Since this is a “discuss both sides” essay, you need to dedicate one body paragraph to each side before giving your opinion. Select the two most appropriate main topics for your body paragraphs from the list below.

      Step 3

      Select supporting reasons

      Now choose two supporting reasons for each paragraph. Drag ideas from the bank below into the correct paragraph box — or, on touch devices, tap an idea then tap a box to place it. Make sure each idea directly supports that paragraph’s main topic.

      Paragraph 1:

      Drop 2 supporting ideas here

      Paragraph 2:

      Drop 2 supporting ideas here

      Idea bank

      Tip: on a phone or tablet, tap an idea to pick it up, then tap a paragraph box to drop it in.

      Results

      Final feedback & analysis

      Why these paragraph topics?

      In a “discuss both sides and give your opinion” essay, it is crucial to objectively examine the arguments for both perspectives before concluding. Dedicating Body Paragraph 1 to one view and Body Paragraph 2 to the opposing view demonstrates a balanced understanding of the issue, which is required for a high Task Response score.

      How well did you support your opinion?