1. After reading the task, first decide whether they want you to write a mainly INFORMATIONAL or PERSUASIVE ESSAY. (most task 2s are persuasive).
2. When taking listening notes--look at the task and make sure you are getting the information relevant to the topic
3. Listen for TRANSITIONS--to hear when the author changes topics (these are the main points)
***Remember, the speaker usually gives the audience info about him/herself, the occassion/purpose (why they are writing this and why now)and the situation (time and place in which they are writing)--THESE ARE NOT THE MAIN POINTS--however some of these details can be included
4. Make sure you have: A THESIS STATEMENT which reflects what they asked you to write in the task (if it says OR--choose 1 side) and TOPIC SENTENCES that are followed by support in the body paragraphs
5. You should have at least one: quote, expert testimony, or fact or figure in each body paragraph and explain how it is important
6. For Task 2--mention that you are using the chart (specifically-state author, title, or "chart/graph")
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