1. Read and understand the question carefully.
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money.
Do you agree or disagree?
Which other types of job should be highly paid?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
2. Decide if your essay will need two or three main body paragraphs. [For this essay I have chosen to have three main body paragraphs]
Introduction
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Conclusion
3. Decide the focus of each of your main body paragraphs. What is the purpose of each paragraph?
Introduction
Paragraph 1 – Reasons why people agree that entertainers are paid too much
Paragraph 2 – Reasons why people disagree that entertainers are paid too much
Paragraph 3 – Examples of other jobs which should be highly paid
Conclusion
4. Think of two or three ideas which will support the paragraph purpose or argument and make sure you have included everything required in the question. You can write part of sentences and use vocabulary which might be useful when you start writing.
Introduction
Paragraph 1 – Reasons why people agree that entertainers are paid too much
- Entertainers’ tend to work for only a few hours compared to other professions
- Some people think that entertainers are not skilled enough or do not have enough education to deserve such high salaries
Paragraph 2 – Reasons why people disagree that entertainers are paid too much
- Similar to art, salaries are based on demand. If people are willing to pay….
- Entertainers are useful to society because their talents can relieve stress, provide entertainment…
- They are constantly in the limelight so they have a responsibility to…
- Many entertainers’ careers are very short…
Paragraph 3 – Examples of other jobs which should be highly paid
- Teachers spend a long time on their feet and in front of students. They have a great deal of responsibility.
- Nurses and other carers are a valuable, yet hidden, part of society.
Conclusion
