Essay Structure for English Exams by Jay

Study Notes

In the text, Jay explains an essay structure for high level English exams like IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, or high school essays.
Essays should answer the question and have an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
The introduction should provide background information, rewrite the question prompt, and present the thesis statement.
Body paragraphs should have a topic sentence, reason or example, another reason or example, and summarize the idea.
The text emphasizes the importance of a clear and purposeful essay, and the importance of planning before writing.
Jay suggests identifying the main ideas or themes of the question to make essay writing easier.
In the example provided, the essay question is about renting versus buying houses, and the author identifies the advantages and disadvantages of renting.
The first advantage of renting is the ability to move houses whenever desired.
The disadvantage of renting is the lack of financial gain from owning a house.
The essay structure is described as simple, powerful, and coherent, and will help the writer connect their introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.- The text discusses the benefits of renting a house instead of buying one.
The main advantage of renting is the flexibility to move at any time.
Example given: If you change jobs or the office is far away, renting a house closer to work saves time commuting.
Another example: If crime becomes an issue in your neighborhood, you can easily move.
Renting allows for a more flexible lifestyle.
The conclusion repeats the main idea and expresses a personal opinion in favor of renting.
Essay structure includes introducing the topic, providing reasons and examples, and repeating the main idea in the conclusion.
It's important to tell the reader what you will tell them in the introduction, tell them in the body, and tell them what you told them in the conclusion.
The structure is powerful and interconnected, keeping the essay on topic and logical.
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The speaker's name is Jay.