Writing
IELTS Writing Task 2 band 9 structure
Clear position, developed paragraphs, and precise vocabulary — the band 9 formula.
Published Mar 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Introduction: position in two sentences
Paraphrase the prompt and state your thesis clearly. Band 9 introductions don't hedge — they commit to a view or balanced framework upfront.
Body paragraphs: one idea, fully developed
Each paragraph has a topic sentence, explanation, example, and link back to the question. Two strong body paragraphs often beat three shallow ones.
Lexical resource without memorized lists
Band 9 uses precise verbs and collocations ('mitigate', 'urban sprawl') naturally — not forced rare words that break coherence.
Conclusion: synthesize, don't repeat
Summarize the argument's weight — which side matters more or what balanced policy follows. No new ideas in the conclusion.
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