Transcript FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY - Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Langreo
Slide 1
FOR AND AGAINST
ESSAY
When do we write a for and
against essay?
• When we need to present both sides
of an issue and conclude by
supporting one of the sides.
1. Structure
a. Opening : In the introductory paragraph,
explain the statement and give your
opinion about it.
b. Body:
a.
b.
In the next paragraph, present the side you agree
with
In the third paragraph, present the side the writer
disagrees with
c. Conclusion: In the last paragraph,
summarise your opinions.
2. Content
• Give simple facts and examples to support
your ideas
• Introduce each paragraph with a topic
sentence
• Do not write new ideas on the conclusion
• Check your spelling, punctuation, and the
length of your essay.
3. Useful Language
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On the one hand, …
On the other hand, …
On the whole,…
It is true that…
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Moreover, …
Furthermore, …
Although, despite
However, in spite of…
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In contrast, but
Whereas
In addition, …
Worst of all, …
Also, …
I believe that…
In my opinion, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
In conclusion, …
4. Sample
WHAT ARE THE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE INTERNET?
The Internet is something people are using more and more. Young
people especially are spending more time surfing. However, is this new
technology a positive or a negative thing?
There are several arguments in support of the Internet. Firstly, chat rooms
and e-mails are good ways to meet new people and keep in touch. Secondly,
educational sites provide useful information for school projects.
However, there are also arguments against the Internet. Some sites are
unsuitable for children and although chat rooms might be fun, you don’t
really know who you are talking to.
To sum up, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand,
there are lots of useful websites, but on the other hand, people need to
choose the websites they visit carefully.
Slide 2
FOR AND AGAINST
ESSAY
When do we write a for and
against essay?
• When we need to present both sides
of an issue and conclude by
supporting one of the sides.
1. Structure
a. Opening : In the introductory paragraph,
explain the statement and give your
opinion about it.
b. Body:
a.
b.
In the next paragraph, present the side you agree
with
In the third paragraph, present the side the writer
disagrees with
c. Conclusion: In the last paragraph,
summarise your opinions.
2. Content
• Give simple facts and examples to support
your ideas
• Introduce each paragraph with a topic
sentence
• Do not write new ideas on the conclusion
• Check your spelling, punctuation, and the
length of your essay.
3. Useful Language
•
•
•
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•
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•
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•
•
On the one hand, …
On the other hand, …
On the whole,…
It is true that…
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Moreover, …
Furthermore, …
Although, despite
However, in spite of…
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In contrast, but
Whereas
In addition, …
Worst of all, …
Also, …
I believe that…
In my opinion, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
In conclusion, …
4. Sample
WHAT ARE THE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE INTERNET?
The Internet is something people are using more and more. Young
people especially are spending more time surfing. However, is this new
technology a positive or a negative thing?
There are several arguments in support of the Internet. Firstly, chat rooms
and e-mails are good ways to meet new people and keep in touch. Secondly,
educational sites provide useful information for school projects.
However, there are also arguments against the Internet. Some sites are
unsuitable for children and although chat rooms might be fun, you don’t
really know who you are talking to.
To sum up, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand,
there are lots of useful websites, but on the other hand, people need to
choose the websites they visit carefully.
Slide 3
FOR AND AGAINST
ESSAY
When do we write a for and
against essay?
• When we need to present both sides
of an issue and conclude by
supporting one of the sides.
1. Structure
a. Opening : In the introductory paragraph,
explain the statement and give your
opinion about it.
b. Body:
a.
b.
In the next paragraph, present the side you agree
with
In the third paragraph, present the side the writer
disagrees with
c. Conclusion: In the last paragraph,
summarise your opinions.
2. Content
• Give simple facts and examples to support
your ideas
• Introduce each paragraph with a topic
sentence
• Do not write new ideas on the conclusion
• Check your spelling, punctuation, and the
length of your essay.
3. Useful Language
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
On the one hand, …
On the other hand, …
On the whole,…
It is true that…
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Moreover, …
Furthermore, …
Although, despite
However, in spite of…
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In contrast, but
Whereas
In addition, …
Worst of all, …
Also, …
I believe that…
In my opinion, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
In conclusion, …
4. Sample
WHAT ARE THE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE INTERNET?
The Internet is something people are using more and more. Young
people especially are spending more time surfing. However, is this new
technology a positive or a negative thing?
There are several arguments in support of the Internet. Firstly, chat rooms
and e-mails are good ways to meet new people and keep in touch. Secondly,
educational sites provide useful information for school projects.
However, there are also arguments against the Internet. Some sites are
unsuitable for children and although chat rooms might be fun, you don’t
really know who you are talking to.
To sum up, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand,
there are lots of useful websites, but on the other hand, people need to
choose the websites they visit carefully.
Slide 4
FOR AND AGAINST
ESSAY
When do we write a for and
against essay?
• When we need to present both sides
of an issue and conclude by
supporting one of the sides.
1. Structure
a. Opening : In the introductory paragraph,
explain the statement and give your
opinion about it.
b. Body:
a.
b.
In the next paragraph, present the side you agree
with
In the third paragraph, present the side the writer
disagrees with
c. Conclusion: In the last paragraph,
summarise your opinions.
2. Content
• Give simple facts and examples to support
your ideas
• Introduce each paragraph with a topic
sentence
• Do not write new ideas on the conclusion
• Check your spelling, punctuation, and the
length of your essay.
3. Useful Language
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
On the one hand, …
On the other hand, …
On the whole,…
It is true that…
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Moreover, …
Furthermore, …
Although, despite
However, in spite of…
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In contrast, but
Whereas
In addition, …
Worst of all, …
Also, …
I believe that…
In my opinion, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
In conclusion, …
4. Sample
WHAT ARE THE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE INTERNET?
The Internet is something people are using more and more. Young
people especially are spending more time surfing. However, is this new
technology a positive or a negative thing?
There are several arguments in support of the Internet. Firstly, chat rooms
and e-mails are good ways to meet new people and keep in touch. Secondly,
educational sites provide useful information for school projects.
However, there are also arguments against the Internet. Some sites are
unsuitable for children and although chat rooms might be fun, you don’t
really know who you are talking to.
To sum up, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand,
there are lots of useful websites, but on the other hand, people need to
choose the websites they visit carefully.
Slide 5
FOR AND AGAINST
ESSAY
When do we write a for and
against essay?
• When we need to present both sides
of an issue and conclude by
supporting one of the sides.
1. Structure
a. Opening : In the introductory paragraph,
explain the statement and give your
opinion about it.
b. Body:
a.
b.
In the next paragraph, present the side you agree
with
In the third paragraph, present the side the writer
disagrees with
c. Conclusion: In the last paragraph,
summarise your opinions.
2. Content
• Give simple facts and examples to support
your ideas
• Introduce each paragraph with a topic
sentence
• Do not write new ideas on the conclusion
• Check your spelling, punctuation, and the
length of your essay.
3. Useful Language
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
On the one hand, …
On the other hand, …
On the whole,…
It is true that…
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Moreover, …
Furthermore, …
Although, despite
However, in spite of…
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In contrast, but
Whereas
In addition, …
Worst of all, …
Also, …
I believe that…
In my opinion, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
In conclusion, …
4. Sample
WHAT ARE THE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE INTERNET?
The Internet is something people are using more and more. Young
people especially are spending more time surfing. However, is this new
technology a positive or a negative thing?
There are several arguments in support of the Internet. Firstly, chat rooms
and e-mails are good ways to meet new people and keep in touch. Secondly,
educational sites provide useful information for school projects.
However, there are also arguments against the Internet. Some sites are
unsuitable for children and although chat rooms might be fun, you don’t
really know who you are talking to.
To sum up, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand,
there are lots of useful websites, but on the other hand, people need to
choose the websites they visit carefully.
Slide 6
FOR AND AGAINST
ESSAY
When do we write a for and
against essay?
• When we need to present both sides
of an issue and conclude by
supporting one of the sides.
1. Structure
a. Opening : In the introductory paragraph,
explain the statement and give your
opinion about it.
b. Body:
a.
b.
In the next paragraph, present the side you agree
with
In the third paragraph, present the side the writer
disagrees with
c. Conclusion: In the last paragraph,
summarise your opinions.
2. Content
• Give simple facts and examples to support
your ideas
• Introduce each paragraph with a topic
sentence
• Do not write new ideas on the conclusion
• Check your spelling, punctuation, and the
length of your essay.
3. Useful Language
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
On the one hand, …
On the other hand, …
On the whole,…
It is true that…
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Moreover, …
Furthermore, …
Although, despite
However, in spite of…
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In contrast, but
Whereas
In addition, …
Worst of all, …
Also, …
I believe that…
In my opinion, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
In conclusion, …
4. Sample
WHAT ARE THE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE INTERNET?
The Internet is something people are using more and more. Young
people especially are spending more time surfing. However, is this new
technology a positive or a negative thing?
There are several arguments in support of the Internet. Firstly, chat rooms
and e-mails are good ways to meet new people and keep in touch. Secondly,
educational sites provide useful information for school projects.
However, there are also arguments against the Internet. Some sites are
unsuitable for children and although chat rooms might be fun, you don’t
really know who you are talking to.
To sum up, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand,
there are lots of useful websites, but on the other hand, people need to
choose the websites they visit carefully.
FOR AND AGAINST
ESSAY
When do we write a for and
against essay?
• When we need to present both sides
of an issue and conclude by
supporting one of the sides.
1. Structure
a. Opening : In the introductory paragraph,
explain the statement and give your
opinion about it.
b. Body:
a.
b.
In the next paragraph, present the side you agree
with
In the third paragraph, present the side the writer
disagrees with
c. Conclusion: In the last paragraph,
summarise your opinions.
2. Content
• Give simple facts and examples to support
your ideas
• Introduce each paragraph with a topic
sentence
• Do not write new ideas on the conclusion
• Check your spelling, punctuation, and the
length of your essay.
3. Useful Language
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
On the one hand, …
On the other hand, …
On the whole,…
It is true that…
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Moreover, …
Furthermore, …
Although, despite
However, in spite of…
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In contrast, but
Whereas
In addition, …
Worst of all, …
Also, …
I believe that…
In my opinion, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
In conclusion, …
4. Sample
WHAT ARE THE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE INTERNET?
The Internet is something people are using more and more. Young
people especially are spending more time surfing. However, is this new
technology a positive or a negative thing?
There are several arguments in support of the Internet. Firstly, chat rooms
and e-mails are good ways to meet new people and keep in touch. Secondly,
educational sites provide useful information for school projects.
However, there are also arguments against the Internet. Some sites are
unsuitable for children and although chat rooms might be fun, you don’t
really know who you are talking to.
To sum up, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand,
there are lots of useful websites, but on the other hand, people need to
choose the websites they visit carefully.
Slide 2
FOR AND AGAINST
ESSAY
When do we write a for and
against essay?
• When we need to present both sides
of an issue and conclude by
supporting one of the sides.
1. Structure
a. Opening : In the introductory paragraph,
explain the statement and give your
opinion about it.
b. Body:
a.
b.
In the next paragraph, present the side you agree
with
In the third paragraph, present the side the writer
disagrees with
c. Conclusion: In the last paragraph,
summarise your opinions.
2. Content
• Give simple facts and examples to support
your ideas
• Introduce each paragraph with a topic
sentence
• Do not write new ideas on the conclusion
• Check your spelling, punctuation, and the
length of your essay.
3. Useful Language
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
On the one hand, …
On the other hand, …
On the whole,…
It is true that…
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Moreover, …
Furthermore, …
Although, despite
However, in spite of…
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In contrast, but
Whereas
In addition, …
Worst of all, …
Also, …
I believe that…
In my opinion, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
In conclusion, …
4. Sample
WHAT ARE THE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE INTERNET?
The Internet is something people are using more and more. Young
people especially are spending more time surfing. However, is this new
technology a positive or a negative thing?
There are several arguments in support of the Internet. Firstly, chat rooms
and e-mails are good ways to meet new people and keep in touch. Secondly,
educational sites provide useful information for school projects.
However, there are also arguments against the Internet. Some sites are
unsuitable for children and although chat rooms might be fun, you don’t
really know who you are talking to.
To sum up, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand,
there are lots of useful websites, but on the other hand, people need to
choose the websites they visit carefully.
Slide 3
FOR AND AGAINST
ESSAY
When do we write a for and
against essay?
• When we need to present both sides
of an issue and conclude by
supporting one of the sides.
1. Structure
a. Opening : In the introductory paragraph,
explain the statement and give your
opinion about it.
b. Body:
a.
b.
In the next paragraph, present the side you agree
with
In the third paragraph, present the side the writer
disagrees with
c. Conclusion: In the last paragraph,
summarise your opinions.
2. Content
• Give simple facts and examples to support
your ideas
• Introduce each paragraph with a topic
sentence
• Do not write new ideas on the conclusion
• Check your spelling, punctuation, and the
length of your essay.
3. Useful Language
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
On the one hand, …
On the other hand, …
On the whole,…
It is true that…
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Moreover, …
Furthermore, …
Although, despite
However, in spite of…
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In contrast, but
Whereas
In addition, …
Worst of all, …
Also, …
I believe that…
In my opinion, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
In conclusion, …
4. Sample
WHAT ARE THE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE INTERNET?
The Internet is something people are using more and more. Young
people especially are spending more time surfing. However, is this new
technology a positive or a negative thing?
There are several arguments in support of the Internet. Firstly, chat rooms
and e-mails are good ways to meet new people and keep in touch. Secondly,
educational sites provide useful information for school projects.
However, there are also arguments against the Internet. Some sites are
unsuitable for children and although chat rooms might be fun, you don’t
really know who you are talking to.
To sum up, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand,
there are lots of useful websites, but on the other hand, people need to
choose the websites they visit carefully.
Slide 4
FOR AND AGAINST
ESSAY
When do we write a for and
against essay?
• When we need to present both sides
of an issue and conclude by
supporting one of the sides.
1. Structure
a. Opening : In the introductory paragraph,
explain the statement and give your
opinion about it.
b. Body:
a.
b.
In the next paragraph, present the side you agree
with
In the third paragraph, present the side the writer
disagrees with
c. Conclusion: In the last paragraph,
summarise your opinions.
2. Content
• Give simple facts and examples to support
your ideas
• Introduce each paragraph with a topic
sentence
• Do not write new ideas on the conclusion
• Check your spelling, punctuation, and the
length of your essay.
3. Useful Language
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
On the one hand, …
On the other hand, …
On the whole,…
It is true that…
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Moreover, …
Furthermore, …
Although, despite
However, in spite of…
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In contrast, but
Whereas
In addition, …
Worst of all, …
Also, …
I believe that…
In my opinion, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
In conclusion, …
4. Sample
WHAT ARE THE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE INTERNET?
The Internet is something people are using more and more. Young
people especially are spending more time surfing. However, is this new
technology a positive or a negative thing?
There are several arguments in support of the Internet. Firstly, chat rooms
and e-mails are good ways to meet new people and keep in touch. Secondly,
educational sites provide useful information for school projects.
However, there are also arguments against the Internet. Some sites are
unsuitable for children and although chat rooms might be fun, you don’t
really know who you are talking to.
To sum up, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand,
there are lots of useful websites, but on the other hand, people need to
choose the websites they visit carefully.
Slide 5
FOR AND AGAINST
ESSAY
When do we write a for and
against essay?
• When we need to present both sides
of an issue and conclude by
supporting one of the sides.
1. Structure
a. Opening : In the introductory paragraph,
explain the statement and give your
opinion about it.
b. Body:
a.
b.
In the next paragraph, present the side you agree
with
In the third paragraph, present the side the writer
disagrees with
c. Conclusion: In the last paragraph,
summarise your opinions.
2. Content
• Give simple facts and examples to support
your ideas
• Introduce each paragraph with a topic
sentence
• Do not write new ideas on the conclusion
• Check your spelling, punctuation, and the
length of your essay.
3. Useful Language
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
On the one hand, …
On the other hand, …
On the whole,…
It is true that…
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Moreover, …
Furthermore, …
Although, despite
However, in spite of…
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In contrast, but
Whereas
In addition, …
Worst of all, …
Also, …
I believe that…
In my opinion, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
In conclusion, …
4. Sample
WHAT ARE THE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE INTERNET?
The Internet is something people are using more and more. Young
people especially are spending more time surfing. However, is this new
technology a positive or a negative thing?
There are several arguments in support of the Internet. Firstly, chat rooms
and e-mails are good ways to meet new people and keep in touch. Secondly,
educational sites provide useful information for school projects.
However, there are also arguments against the Internet. Some sites are
unsuitable for children and although chat rooms might be fun, you don’t
really know who you are talking to.
To sum up, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand,
there are lots of useful websites, but on the other hand, people need to
choose the websites they visit carefully.
Slide 6
FOR AND AGAINST
ESSAY
When do we write a for and
against essay?
• When we need to present both sides
of an issue and conclude by
supporting one of the sides.
1. Structure
a. Opening : In the introductory paragraph,
explain the statement and give your
opinion about it.
b. Body:
a.
b.
In the next paragraph, present the side you agree
with
In the third paragraph, present the side the writer
disagrees with
c. Conclusion: In the last paragraph,
summarise your opinions.
2. Content
• Give simple facts and examples to support
your ideas
• Introduce each paragraph with a topic
sentence
• Do not write new ideas on the conclusion
• Check your spelling, punctuation, and the
length of your essay.
3. Useful Language
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
On the one hand, …
On the other hand, …
On the whole,…
It is true that…
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Moreover, …
Furthermore, …
Although, despite
However, in spite of…
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In contrast, but
Whereas
In addition, …
Worst of all, …
Also, …
I believe that…
In my opinion, …
In short, …
To sum up, …
In conclusion, …
4. Sample
WHAT ARE THE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE INTERNET?
The Internet is something people are using more and more. Young
people especially are spending more time surfing. However, is this new
technology a positive or a negative thing?
There are several arguments in support of the Internet. Firstly, chat rooms
and e-mails are good ways to meet new people and keep in touch. Secondly,
educational sites provide useful information for school projects.
However, there are also arguments against the Internet. Some sites are
unsuitable for children and although chat rooms might be fun, you don’t
really know who you are talking to.
To sum up, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand,
there are lots of useful websites, but on the other hand, people need to
choose the websites they visit carefully.