IGCSE ESL 0993 Writing Task Guide (Model Openings + Comparison)

Teach IGCSE ESL 0993 writing with this clear, student-friendly guide comparing article, essay, report and review writing, including model openings and clear comparisons.

This resource is designed to help students confidently approach Paper 1 Question 6 by clearly understanding the differences between the four key text types: article, essay, report and review.

Perfect for ESL learners, this resource breaks down each writing type in a simple, accessible way, making it ideal for revision, exam preparation, or as a classroom display/handout.

What’s included:
Clear comparison of article vs essay vs report vs review
Purpose, audience, tone and structure for each text type
Model openings students can learn and adapt
Easy-to-follow comparison table

How to use:
As a revision handout before exams
For explicit writing instruction in class
As a display poster to reinforce text type differences
To support students aiming for higher band marks in extended writing

This resource is especially useful for teachers preparing students for the Cambridge IGCSE ESL 0993, but can also support other ESL/EAL writing courses.