ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY презентация

ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY For and Against a topic

General expressions , phrases and linkers used.

INTRODUCTION It has been shown that ……..(objective statement) The sight of ………………(strange scene) Have you ever considered what life would be like without ……..(address the reader directly)

MAIN PART ADVANTAGES The main /first/most important advantage is …………. One point of view in favour of …….. Some people suggest / feel that ….

MAIN PART DISADVANTAGES The main/first/most important disadvantage is……….. Another/ An additional disadvantage of …….. Some people are against ……

REASONS / EXAMPLES For example For instance Such as / As a result Therefore

CONCLUSION If something is not done soon …….. Things would be different if ………. (give the reader sthg to consider) To conclude …….. All in all, there are both advantages and disadvantages …… (Summarise)

Forum Module 3 Unit 3.10 H/W task ex.7 Look at the following photos and think of advantages / disadvantages of watching DVDs at home.

Look at the following ideas and decide which are advantages and which are disadvantages. Relax / cosy atmosphere Spend less money Don’t wait in a queue Not appropriate sound system Wait until film available on DVD Stay indoors / not socialise Chat / have fun with friends