For and against essays. Эссе "За и против", структура, правила написания

For –and –against essay

How to write an essay

What is an essay

Is an essay in which the advantages and disadvantages are discussed.

It includes

• An introduction – you present the topic without giving your opinion.
• A main body- in which you present the points for and against in two separate paragraphs.
• A conclusion – you give your opinion.

Begin and end the essay with any of the following techniques:

• Address the reader directly
• Include the quotation
• Include rhetorical questions

Useful language

• Firstly
• To begin with
• Secondly
• Furthermore
• Moreover
• Finally
• Lastly

Introducing advantages or disadvantages

• One / an important/ the main advantage of
• Another / an additional benefit/ downside of
• Many / some people are in favour of/ against

Justifying points / giving examples

• This is because
• This means that
• After all
• Consequently / as a result
• For instance/ for example
• Such as /like

Contrasting ideas

• On one hand / on the other hand
• However
• Despite / in spite of (the fact that )

Expressing opinion

• In my opinion
• I believe /think / feel that
• To my mind

Conclusion

• all in all
• in conclusion
• all things considered