How to write a for and against essay
- 1. HOW TO WRITE A FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY
- 2. The writer presents two sides of an argument and concludes by supporting one of them. A FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY: AIM
- 3. STEP 1: BRAINSTORM FOR IDEAS STEP 2: ORGANISE YOUR IDEAS STEP 3: FOCUS ON LANGUAGE STEP 4: WRITE A FIRST DRAFT STEP 5: CHECKLIST AND FINAL DRAFT WRITING PROCESS
- 4. • Choose a topic and jot down any idea, word, expression etc…for and against the topic. Whatever you think will be useful for your writing. • •Discard some of the ideas and go into detail about others. 1. BRAINSTORM Realit y Show s.. Fo r Against
- 5. •An introduction where the topic is stated clearly. (2 lines) •A main body where both viewpoints are presented in several paragraphs. Try to use examples, statistics, experts´opinions etc…to support the ideas. (two paragraphs, around 10 lines) •A conclusion where the main points of the essay are summarized and the author’s opinion is clearly stated . 2.ORGANISING YOUR IDEAS
- 6. Linking words CONTRAST (but) ADDITION (and) CAUSE/REASON RESULT However Although Nevertheless Even though On the one hand…on the other hand…. In contrast,.. Moreover, Furthermore, In addition, In addition to Besides As well as Also Because…. Because of (+noun) Since Due to So.. Therefore As a result As a consequence For this reason That is why
- 7. Useful Phrases GIVING EXAMPLES MAKING GENERAL STATEMENTS EXPRESSING OPINIONS For example For instance Such as… Like.. In general, Generally Actually It is a fact As a matter of fact In my opinion I (strongly) believe (that) I think/feel (that) It seems to me (that) Personally… According to my view…
- 8. •Do not use colloquial language! •Do not use short forms. •Always justify/support your ideas with examples, real facts..etc •Bear in mind all your grammar knowledge. 3. FOCUS ON LANGUAGE
- 9. • Never hand in your final essay without writing a draft!!...or you´ll miss the next step… 4. WRITE A FIRST DRAFT
- 10. •Did I start with a suitable topic sentence? •Did I present my ideas clearly? •Did I use examples? •Did I justify my opinion? •Did I finish the last paragraph with a closing phrase? •Did I check my grammar? •Did I use the right connectors? •Did I check punctuation? •Did I check word order? •Did I check my spelling? 5. CHECKLIST
- 11. •You´ve created an amazing and unbelievable essay in the blink of an eye!!! 6. CONGRATULATIONS!!!