Презентация, доклад по английскому языку For and against essay (9-11класс)

in which a topic is considered from opposing points of view.
You are required to present both sides in a fair way by discussing them objectively and in equal detail.
The writer can state his/her opinion on the issue directly or indirectly.
A ‘for and against’ essay is a formal piece of writing.
You need to explain the opposing viewpoints with relevant reasons, statistics, facts and examples.
This kind of essay topic entails you to avoid any strong or emotional language to express your opinion.

topic/ problem
General view The body of an essay (2 or 3 paragraphs). 1. Points for + reasons/examples (2-3) 2. Points against + reasons/examples (2-3)
Conclusion A balanced consideration of the topic Your opinion

introduce points
•The main/most important advantage of … is (that) … •Another advantage/ disadvantage of … •The best/worst thing about … is …
2. To list points
•First of all … •To start/ begin with … •Secondly …/ Thirdly … •Finally …

them in the correct group.

into account … •All in all, I believe that there are more advantages than disadvantages …

mentioned in the essay? Tick six ideas.

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put the paragraph topics from the essay in the correct order.

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using the word or phrase in brackets. You may need to change the punctuation.

1. Reality shows are all the same but many people still watch them. (however,)
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2. We can discover talented people on reality TV and we can vote for the ones we like the most. (furthermore,)
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3. One positive thing about reality TV is that it shows normal people. (one advantage of)
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4. My first point is that reality TV is fun to watch. (firstly,)
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5. Also, you can learn many new things. (in addition,)
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6. The opposite argument is reality TV might set a bad example for young children. (on the other hand,)
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Reality shows are all the same. Howener, many people still watch them.

We can discover talented people on reality TV. Furthermore, we can vote for the ones we like the most.

One advantage of reality TV is that it shows normal people.

Firstly, reality TV is fun to watch.

In addition, you can learn many new things.

On the other hand. reality TV might set a bad example for young children.

of shows popular in your country?
Have you written a for or against essay before?
What topics could you write about?

themes
Attending College/University
Getting Married
Having Children
Changing Jobs
Moving
Write down five positive points and five negative points.
Write down an overall statement of the situation (for introduction and first sentence).
Write down your own personal opinion (for the final paragraph).
Summarize both sides in one sentence if possible.
Use your notes to write a For and Against Argument using the helpful language provided.

understand what you need to write.
•Write the title of your essay.
•Make a general statement to introduce the topic.
•Write about the advantages and disadvantages or the arguments for and against in separate paragraphs.
•Use a new paragraphs to introduce each new topic.
•Support your main ideas with arguments.
•Use linking words and discourse makers.
•Summarise your arguments at the end of your essay.
•You should include your own opinion, but don’t use informal expressions.
•Check that you have written the required number of words.