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This1:Introduction.Getthereader's
model can help
Paragraph
attention.Introduceyourmainideaand
controllingstatement.Thereadershouldknow
fromthebeginningwhatyouaregoingto
discuss.
Paragraph 2:Statethefirstmainpoint(topic
sentence).Statethesupportingdetail(s),such
as,explanations,examples,argumentsorfacts
tosupportyourargument.
Paragraph 3:Statethesecondmainpoint
(topicsentence).Statethesupporting
detail(s).Makesurethatyourargumentsare
relatedtothemainideayouintroducedto
yourreaderinthebeginning.
Paragraph 4:Conclusion.Restateyourmain
idea.Restateyourmainpoints.Leavethe
readerwithagoodimpression.Thatis,your
readershouldfeelthatyouhavepresentedyour
ideasclearlyandgrammatically.
Manypeopleclaimthat__________________________________.In my opinion,
theoppositeistrue/agoodideaforafewreasons.
First,________________________________________________________________
For example,______________________________________________________.
As a result,____________________________________________.
Second,_____________________________________________________________.
That is,_____________________________________________________________.
Therefore,__________________________________________________.
In conclusion,Istronglybelievethat____________________________________
_______________________________.
Each paragraph in a for and against essay should contain:
Paragraph 3:Argumentsagainst
write the points which oppose the
statement.
This template can help you write your own for and against
essay!
______________isa controversial issue.Somepeoplesay____________________,
whileothersclaimthat________________________________________.
On the one hand,____________________________________________________.
For instance,______________________________________________Therefore,
_____________________________________________________.
On the other hand,_____________________________________________.So
________________________________________.In addition,
__________________________________________________.
In conclusion,______________hasbothadvantagesanddisadvantages.YetIfirmly
believethattheadvantagesoutweighthedisadvantages.
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is a phenomenon
which demands our
attention. In my
opinion, .
Many people believe
that In my opinion, it
is true / the opposite is
true for a few reasons.
There are some factors
which must be taken
into account
Lately, we have become
increasingly aware of
In conclusion, never
have I been more
convinced that
One/Another commonly
heard objection to this
argument is
To sum up, in
light of the
arguments
presented
above, I tend to
agree with
EXAMPLES
And, in addition to, moreover, besides,
same topic
To describe similarity
To express contrast
To introduce opposing
despite
On the one hand on the other hand, in
points
To describe cause or
reason
To describe a result
To state a purpose
To make general
(of),
in order to, so that, so as to
In general, generally, on the whole
statements
To give examples
To describe reality
To express personal
specifically
In fact, as a matter of fact, actually
In my opinion, I (strongly / firmly) believe/
opinions
To list points
To conclude
next, finally
In conclusion, to sum up, in short, all in all, all
To show time
things considered,
When, while, before, after, until, as soon as,
To show sequence
by the time
First, at first, in the beginning, next, then,
later, earlier, meanwhile, after that
afterwards, at last, finally, eventually, in the
To rephrase
How Your Writing is
Marked
Content and
Organization
8
Vocabulary
8
Language Use
16
Mechanics
8
end
In other words, that is, namely, that is to say
Explanation
* Express yourself clearly. Make sure you
answer the question as required.
* Write relevant and well organized
information include main ideas and
examples.
* Use rich and varied vocabulary dont
repeat yourself! Use appropriate register
you dont write to your friend, so dont use
slang or inappropriate words.
* Use basic and advanced language
structures correctly (conditionals, perfect
tenses, passive, reported speech,
connectors, prepositions, modals, etc.)
* Good spelling.
* Capital letters at the beginning of a
sentence.
* Correct punctuation - , : ?.
* Clear paragraphing it is clear where a
paragraph begins and where it ends. Short
and clear sentences dont write run-ons!