Introduction Paragraph 1 State topic (summary of the topic without giving your opinion) Main body Paragraphs 2 & 3 Arguments for & justifications, examples and/or reasons Paragraphs 4 & 5 Arguments against & justifications, examples, and/or reasons...
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Introduction Paragraph 1 State topic (summary of the topic without giving your opinion) Main body Paragraphs 2 & 3 Arguments for & justifications, examples and/or reasons Paragraphs 4 & 5 Arguments against & justifications, examples, and/or reasons Conclusion Final paragraph Balanced consideration/your opinion directly or indirectly For and Against Essays A ‘for and against” essay is a formal piece of writing in which you discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a specific topic. A good essay of this type should consist of: a) an introductory paragraph in which you clearly state the topic to be discussed, without giving your opinion; b) a main body in which you present the points for and the points against, in separate paragraphs, supporting your arguments with examples and justifications. c) a conclusion in which you state your opinion or give a balanced consideration of the topic. Note: - Opinion words (I think, I believe, In my opinion, etc.) can only be used in the closing parag
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