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Discursive Essay

The document discusses discursive essays, which analyze an issue by presenting arguments for and against it. It explains the different types of discursive essays and provides guidance on formatting, structuring arguments, using evidence, and concluding. Sample topics for discursive essays are also listed.

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Discursive Essay

The document discusses discursive essays, which analyze an issue by presenting arguments for and against it. It explains the different types of discursive essays and provides guidance on formatting, structuring arguments, using evidence, and concluding. Sample topics for discursive essays are also listed.

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Discursive Essay

“A discursive essay is a piece of


formal writing which discusses a
particular issue, solution or problem.”
Three
Three Types Types of Discursive Essays

For and Against Essay Opinion Essay Problem-Solution Essay


Discursive Writing Format
State what you are writing about:
In this essay I will be discussing the issue of……( refer to the essay title)
Give a reason why you are writing about this:
This subject is very topical and affects many people
State what you are going to do:
I will examine arguments for and against this topic and draw a
conclusion based on the facts presented.
How to put forward your arguments?
How to reformulate your ideas?
How to add further information to support your argument?
How to add further information to support your argument?
How to put forward a contrasting argument?
How to put forward your AGAINST argument?
How to introduce evidence and examples?
How to explain consequences?
Expressing your opinion in the conclusion
Conclusion Word Bank
Choose ONE topic from the list and start writing the draft of your discursive essay.

● Do you believe teenagers should get an allowance?


● Cities are the best places to live for humans
● Time spent outdoors is time well spent
● Playing a sport is the most important hobby for young people to have
● Do violent video games make people more likely to be violent in real
life?
● Is too much homework harmful, helpful, or both?
● Should exotic animals be kept in captivity?
● Explain your stance as to whether schools should or should not have
school uniforms.
● Is going to online classes the same as attending classes at school?
Criteria Points

Content 5 points

Communicative Achievement 5 points

Organisation 5 points

Language 5 points

TOTAL 20 points
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