• An essay on the advantages and disadvantages of some current issue.
• A formal piece of writing in which a topic is considered from opposing points of view.
• You should present both sides in a fair way by discussing them objectively and in equal detail.
• an introductory paragraph in which you clearly state the topic to be discussed, without giving your opinion
• a main body in which the points for and against along with your justifications, examples or reasons are presented in separate paragraphs
• a closing paragraph in which you give a balanced consideration of the topic and state your opinion
• Introduction
•Paragraph one – topic sentence (advantages)
Supporting statement 1/arguments/examples
Supporting statement 2/arguments/examples
Supporting statement 3/arguments/examples
• Paragraph two – topic sentence (disadvantages)
Supporting statement 1/arguments/examples
Supporting statement 2/arguments/examples
Supporting statement 3/arguments/examples
• Conclusion
• To list points: Firstly, First of all, In the first place, To begin/start with, Secondly, Thirdly, Finally
• To list advantages: One/Another/A further/An additional (major) advantage of… is … The main/greatest/first advantage of… is …
• To list disadvantages: One/Another/ A further/An additional (major) disadvantage/drawback of. The main/greatest/most serious/first disadvantage /drawback of… Another negative aspect of…
• In conclusion, On balance, All things considered, Taking everything into account/consideration, To conclude, To sum up, All in all, Finally/Lastly,