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Lesson 4 of 5
Workplace Challenges
Core 60 min
Pathway
Lesson 5.4 develops the Task 2 two-part question on workplace challenges, with supporting ideas and examples.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a 4-paragraph two-part essay
- Answer BOTH parts of the question
- Develop ideas with examples
Focus
Framework · Two-part question
4-paragraph plan
01
Intro
Paraphrase + outline both answers.
02
Body 1
Answer to Part A — reason + example.
03
Body 2
Answer to Part B — reason + example.
04
Conclusion
Summarise both answers.
Common error
Answering only one part of the question caps Task Response at Band 5.
Focus
Example · Workplace challenges
Example · Prompt
Many workers today face high levels of stress in their jobs. What are the main reasons for this, and how can companies respond?
Body 1 — reason
Topic sentence
The most significant cause of workplace stress is the steady erosion of the boundary between work and personal time.
Reason
With email and messaging apps on every employee's phone, the working day rarely ends at 6 p.m.
Example
A 2022 survey of UK office workers found that two-thirds answered work messages after 9 p.m. at least twice a week.
Focus
Pathway focus · Academic example phrasing
Research conducted by …
A 2022 survey found that …
This trend is illustrated by …
Exam Strategy
Exam Strategy
- Exam Tip
Answer both parts of the question equally.
Independent Practice
Independent Practice
Full essay
Write the workplace-stress essay in 40 minutes.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Remember
- Two-part = two questions, two paragraphs.
When you're done, mark this lesson complete.