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
Dont wait in a queue
Not appropriate sound system
Wait until film available on DVD
Stay indoors / not socialise
Chat / have fun with friends