ESSAY WRITINGFOR AND AGAINST ESSAY

EESAY STRUCTURE

TitleIntroduction

Body

Conclusion

Introduction

State topic (summary of the topic without giving your opinion)

Body

FOR argumentsLinkers: One advantage

On the one hand In the first place To begin with/ To start with One point / argument in favour

of

Body

AGAINST argumentsLinkers: On the other hand

althoughwhereasin spite of / despitehoweverarguments against

Body

To add more points to the same topic:in addition (to this), furthermore, moreover, besides, apart from, what is more, as well as, also, not only … but alsoTo introduce examples:for example, for instance, such as, like, in particular, particularly, especially, This is (clearly) illustrated/shown by the fact that… One/A clear/ typical example of (this) To emphasise a point:clearly, obviously, it is obvious, naturally, of course, needless to say, indeed

Conclusion

Linkers: In conclusionTo sum upAll in allAll things considered

The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet

The internet has changed our lives. It’s almost unbelievable how people have lived without it for such a long time. On the one hand, it has made communication faster and easier. We can communicate with people that live far away from us in matter of seconds and we can even visualize people we’re talking to. We also use the internet to help us with our homework. It gives us access to the knowledge and learning of the entire world. Moreover, the internet is responsible for making our lives so easy and comfortable. We are now able to do online shopping or book tickets at the comfort of our home.

On the other hand, the internet can be dangerous if it is not used responsibly. It can quickly spread misinformation and not everyone has the skills to sift the good from the bad. Additionally, it has caused addictions especially among young people who use social networks and break with real life communication. Furthermore, it encouraged piracy as the easy access to information lures people to downloading or copying programs without paying for them.To sum up, the internet is necessary but we have to be careful how to use it. It depends on us to take advantage of it in the good ways.

WRITING TIPS

Before you start writing make a list of the points for and against.

Do not use informal style or strong language to show your opinion ( I think / know)

HOMEWORK

Read the following arguments and match each argument in favour of using animals for entertainment with the corresponding argument against.

Then, write a for and against essay with the title “On Using Animals for Entertainment”. Have at least 3 pro arguments and 3 against arguments.

For Against

1. Zoos can be educational and also help to increase the numbers of endangered species through controlled breeding programmes.2. Animals used in television programmes, advertisements and films attract large audiences.3. Circus animals are loved, well-treated and only perform for short periods.4. Racing animals have a very short working life and are well-treated throughout.

A. Animals are forced to perform unnatural acts for the pleasure of the public.B. Keeping animals in cages so the public can see them is unnecessary because documentaries produced today take away the need for such places.C. With new technology and special effects, there is no need to use live animals as realistic models can be used instead.D. Racing animals follow harsh training schedules and animals are often placed in unnecessary danger.