@cisco_chef You can try this tips that I found useful for my preparation:
1. Look out for the
General Statement. This is usually the first sentence in the question prompt. Consider this statement carefully.
2. Essay Structure:
Paragraph 1 - Introductory Paragraph:
- Rewrite the General Statement found in the question prompt in your own words. Use synonymous terms or similar words to describe what is the topic.
- Briefly mention side 1 and side 2.
- Give overall opinion.
Paragraph 2 - If argumentative essay like pros and cons, strengths and weaknesses, advantage disadvantage, choose one side to discuss. This will be side 1.
- Sentence 1 - Restate side 1 in your own words. This is your opening sentence.
- Sentence 2 - Give reasons (answer the question "why?") This will be your supporting sentence which will add information to your argument.
- Sentence 3 - Give examples to support your main ideas. This is your evidence sentence where you can cite examples, facts, quotes or even made up research/study/etc.
- Sentence 4 - Conclude side 1. This is your closing sentence which ends your paragraph and relates to the opening sentence. (As a result of this,...)
Paragraph 3 - Discuss side 2 of the argument.
- Sentence 1-4 - Use sentence flow from paragraph 2
Paragraph 4 - Concluding paragraph
- Sentence 1 - Rewrite general statement with regards to the points you discussed.
- Sentence 2 - Give overall opinion. (In my opinion,...)
3. Always stay on topic. Do not drift away from the main topic the question prompt is asking.
4. Spend 2 minutes max to plan your essay properly. I found it quite helpful to type the points I will discuss prior to starting the introduction.
Yan lang po sa ngayon ang maitutulong ko based sa mga napanuod kong videos. I will attach a sample essay I did during my practice for your reference. It might not be exactly like the structure of one above but this is what I did during one of my mock exams.
I hope this helps. Thanks!