Essay Guides
Master the Skills · Continuous Writing
Essay Guides
Each guide takes one essay title and breaks it down completely —
what the title means, how to plan it, and how a Band 5 essay actually reads.
How to Use These Guides
Every guide follows the same structure. You will always find:
① Title Breakdown
What the title is really asking — word by word.
② Key Elements
What a strong essay must include for this title.
③ FISREC Outline
The full story in short phrases — so you can see it before you write it.
④ Phrase Bank
Descriptive phrases from the model essay, arranged in sequence.
⑤ Band 5 Model Essay
A full essay with key phrases highlighted, and six moves explained.
The Guides
A Lesson I Learn
Ignoring advice · failure · reflection · seeking help · success. FISREC with Yves and Daryl.
More guides coming
New titles added regularly.
What Is FISREC?
FISREC is a framework for writing a complete narrative essay. Each letter stands for a part of the story.