USEFUL PHRASES FOR IA
OPINION PARAGRAPH
ROUND TABLE
LETTER TO AN EDITOR
100

Which phrase do we use on final toughts?

  • To conclude, this image makes me think about...

100

Which phrase do we use for the conclusion?

- In conclusion…

- In summary…

- To sum up…

- In short…

- In brief…

100

Which phrase do you use to illustrate a point?

  • For example, …

  • For instance, …

  • A classic example of this would be…

  • To illustrate my point…

100

Which phrase do you use to start a formal lettter?

  • Sir/Ma’am,

  • Dear [Name],

200

We use this phrase in which of the 10 points?

  • This image relates to the theme of [theme] because...

5. Theme Connection: Relating to IB Theme

200

We use this phrase in which of the opinion paragraph?

First (Firstly) / Second (Secondly), / Third (Thirdly),…

FOR THE REASONS (TRANSITION, MARKERS, CONNECTORS)

200

We use this phrase what for?

Although/even though it is true that… I believe that…

Expressing agreement

200

We use this phrase in which part?

  • It should also be noted that…

Third Supporting Idea

300

Mention the first three points to talk about in the internal assessment 

Introduction: Brief Overview of the Image

Setting: Location and Environment

 Actions: What is Happening?

300

Mention a sentence structure for the introduction.

- I agree / disagree that …

- I agree / disagree with… for… reasons

- I am for / against the idea that…

- There are… reasons why…

300

Mention an expression to add an argument.

  • In addition to that,…

  • You also have to consider…

  • Furthermore/moreover,…

  • I might also add that…

  • Perhaps / maybe I should also mention…

  • Not to mention the fact that…

300

Mention a starter phrase to open a paragraph.

  • I am writing to you to bring to your notice…

  • I have to agree / disagree with your editorial…

  • The purpose of this letter is to highlight…

400

Complete it with the correct answer:

_________________________ a city square, possibly in Europe, because of the architecture and cobblestone streets.

It looks like this image was taken in

400

Complete it with the correct conector:

There are many reasons why healthy eating is important. _________________ that it gives us more energy for the day.

The first reason is

400

Complete it with the correct expression:

________________ we must consider how social media affects mental health.

The main thing is

400

Complete it with the correct starter phrase:

___________________________ the increasing effect of air pollution in our neighbourhood

I am writing to you to bring to your notice

500

Describe what an internal assessment is

Project or task used in the IB programme to measure how well students apply their knowledge and skills in a subject.

500

Describe what an opinion paragraph is.

A short piece of writing where you state your opinion on a topic and support it with reasons or examples.

500

Describe what a round table is.

A discussion activity where a group of people share ideas and opinions about one topic, giving everyone an equal chance to speak.

500

Describe what a letter to an editorial is

A short text written by a reader to express an opinion, share a concern, or comment on a public issue.