THE 4-PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE = 20 MINUTES

  1. Introduction: 1 sentence, 2 mins

 Paraphrase the question. No copying words.

 Formula: The (chart type) illustrates/compares/shows in between.

  1. Overview: 1-2 sentences, 3 mins

 The MOST important 2-3 trends. No numbers. This gets you Band 6+.

  1. Details Paragraph 1: 4-5 sentences, 7 mins

 Describe the biggest/most obvious group of data with numbers.

  1. Details Paragraph 2: 4-5 sentences, 7 mins

 Describe the other data, make comparisons.

  1. Conclusion: Not needed. You already did overview.(what) (where) (time)
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