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IELTS Writing Task 2 Outline Timer
Use five focused minutes to classify the IELTS Writing Task 2 prompt, choose a defensible position and give each body paragraph a job.
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IELTS Writing Task 2 outline timer
Use five minutes to identify the task, take a position and plan two developed paragraphs.
Agree or disagree
Cities should use more available land for parks rather than additional housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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0/4 planning blocks completed. A clear position is more useful than memorised phrases.
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Common mistakes this tool helps you catch
Packing three ideas into one paragraph
Keep one main idea per body paragraph and develop it with explanation and an example.
Disconnecting examples from ideas
An example should prove the reason before it, not become an unrelated story.
Start with a concrete example
Use the built-in example as a small rehearsal: enter the same kind of input, notice the result, then replace it with your own situation.
Opinion prompt
Write an agree/disagree position first, then two reasons that explain it instead of starting with a generic introduction.
Two-part prompt
Write the two questions as separate planning nodes and tick both after drafting so one is not missed.
Use the tool in three focused passes
The result is more useful when you know what to do before, during and after the main interaction.
Pass 1
Spot the task instruction
Distinguish agree/disagree, discussion, causes/solutions and two-part tasks before choosing a structure.
Pass 2
Keep one main idea per paragraph
Start with one topic sentence, then add a reason, explanation and example instead of mixing directions.
Pass 3
Make the example prove the point
An example does not need to be complex, but it must show why the point is plausible.
What this page adds beyond a generic tip list
Turn task words into paragraph jobs
Opinion, discussion, causes/solutions and two-part prompts need different paragraph jobs.
Plan explainable reasons first
Check whether a reason can explain a consequence before adding an example; do not start with a memorised phrase.
A stronger second pass
Make the outline diagnostic
Check whether every question is answered, each paragraph has one main idea and each example proves its reason.
Move from outline to writing
Keep expandable keywords in the outline and organise sentences naturally during writing instead of turning it into a script.
Why use a focused tool instead of a quick guess?
| Decision | Quick guess | Focused page |
|---|---|---|
| Prompt reading | Apply a familiar template after spotting one keyword. | Classify the opinion, discussion, cause/solution or two-part task first. |
| Body paragraph | Pack several undeveloped ideas into one paragraph. | Give one main idea an explanation, concrete example and consequence. |
| Example | Tell a story without explaining its point. | Add a link-back that shows how the example supports the reason. |
Know the boundary before you rely on the result
The outline timer does not generate a high-band essay or choose your position. It reduces structural mistakes before drafting.
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Questions about this tool
Should I write full sentences during planning?
No. Use keywords, arrows and examples so you keep time for actual development.
Does this tool score my essay?
No. It only helps you plan the structure before writing.
Should I write full sentences in five minutes?
No. Keywords, causal arrows and a concrete example are enough.
Must Task 2 have four paragraphs?
There is no single required number; each main idea needs clear development and support.
How do I plan a two-part prompt?
Write the two questions separately in your plan and confirm that the essay answers both.
How is this different from Writing Task 2 Topics?
Topics helps you find and filter prompts; Outline helps you plan structure after choosing one.
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