Transcript Is TV a blessing or a curse?

Is TV a blessing
or a curse?
To write a balanced argument
TV is a BLESSING!
• Many people believe
that television is a
miracle of modern
life. Furthermore,
that television is one
of the greatest
inventions of the 21st
Century. Can you
really imagine life
without it?
•What are the advantages of
watching TV?
•How does television improve
our daily lives?
•How can you make television
sound wonderful?
e.g Box of delights
Door to the world etc
TV is a Curse!
• On the other hand, many people in our society are of the
opinion that television is a curse. They argue passionately
that television alone is the root cause of many problems that
we face today in Britain. Furthermore, that television has cast
a spell over audiences; quietly influencing people with the
celebration of crude behaviour, foul language and the desire
for possessions. As a result, it could be argued that crime
rates in this country have soared as a direct result of
audiences watching too much inappropriate television.
• In addition, it might be suggested that television is preventing
children from exercising regularly. Many experts agree that
obesity in children is soaring. Has television led to a
generation of couch potatoes? Children living their lives
through the trials and tribulations of their favourite soap star,
in contrast to their own real life which doesn’t come in neat
half an hour programmes!
Brainstorm ideas that you
could argue and flesh out!
Think about both sides!
Conclusion
• In conclusion, it must be pointed out that whilst
television many indeed have many disadvantages,
Britain has become a nation of telly addicts. It is easy to
see why we have become so obsessed with television,
after all how else can you receive interactive
entertainment 24 hours a day at the touch of a button?
• THEREFORE it is my considered opinion/
having considered the facts/arguments carefully I have
come to hold the belief
It is now clear, in my perspective
that television itself is not the problem, but the amount of
time spent watching it! Therefore, perhaps we should all
spend a little less time tuning in and more time tuning
out! (Is it time to pull the plug on TV?)
Is TV a blessing or a curse?
• At least 4 paragraphs
• 1) Introduction- What is television? How has it
changed? How does it effect modern day life?
OUTLINE the problem
• 2) Points FOR - Advantages of TV. Why do
many people believe it is a blessing?
• 3) Points AGAINST - Disadvantages of TV.
Why do many people believe it is a curse?
• 4) Conclusion- having considered both sides of
the argument what is your conclusion?