... for and against essay
TARGET
The aim of these texts is to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a topic.
STRUCTURE
- Introduction: you must introduce the issue.
- Body: you must give reasons to defend your ideas by presenting arguments for and against and giving examples of each.
- Conclusion: it comes at the end of the essay and contains your personal opinion.
LANGUAGE
- Use verbs of opinion: I think (that)…, I consider (that)…, I’m sure (that) …mi opinion is (that)…
- Use linking words of:
-contrast: but, however.
-addition: and, also, too.
-reason: because
-result: so.
ADVICE
- Think about and write down one or two of the best arguments for and against the topic.
- Use one paragraph for your arguments for and one paragraph for your arguments against.
- Use linking words to contrast ideas or give additional information.
- Use the conclusion to give your personal opinion on the topic.
- Check your spelling, grammar, punctuation and the length of your essay.