ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS

ADVANTAGES AND
DISADVANTAGES OF
EXPRESSING OPINIONS FOR AND AGAINST
INTRODUCTION state the topic state the topic
introduce your opinion
state the topic
introduce the two main
sides without giving your
opinion
BODY present the advantages:
arguments and
examples
present the
disadvantages
arguments and
examples
present viewpoints:
reasons and examples
add an extra
paragraph presenting
an opposing point of
view with arguments
and demonstrate is
unconvincing
present the for:
arguments and
examples
present the against:
arguments and
examples
CONCLUSION a balanced
consideration
restate the opinion
using different words
a balanced consideration
of the topic
state your opinion
directly or indirectly
Adapted from Bacalaureat 2007, Limba engle!, "nstruc#iuni pentru $roba oral!