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Page 1: Argumentative writing

NA1, EOI CARTAGENA

Thanks to Isabel Bastida

Page 2: Argumentative writing

TYPE LAYOUT

FOR AND AGAINST - Intro- Argument for- Argument against- Conclusion

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

- Intro- Advantages- Disadvantages- Conclusion

AN OPINION ESSAY - Intro- Point 1- Point 2 (etc.)- Conclusion

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Don’t get emotional. Express your opinion, but try to sound objective.

Use linking words to structure your composition, but do not over-use them (photocopy)

Stick to a maximum of two or three arguments to support your ideas. Give examples and details to back up your ideas.

Try to open and close your essay in a good way (photocopy)

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Check the activities on page 97 Clockwise Advanced.

Check activities on page 132 ( articles)and page 133 (passive)

IN GROUPS OF 4 STUDENTS DISCUSS ONE OF THESE TOPICS RELATED TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.

- Experimenting on animals can never be justified. - We should all be vegetarians: it’s better for your health and for the environment. - The killing of animals for their fur should be banned. - Bullfighting should disappear.

WRITE YOUR COMPOSITION IN GROUPS