Argumentative essay practice

Before you write an argumentative essay plan your text carefully. Organise your pluses and minuses
in points starting from the most important one.

Core statements

Lots of young people nowadays decide to take a gap year before they start university education.
Write an essay presenting pluses and minuses of this idea.

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In many countries children wear uniforms at school what are the advantages and disadvantages of
such a situation.

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Many young people decide to work during holidays. What are the pros and cons of doing a seasonal
job.

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Argument structure

It is enough to write three sentences per argument. The structure should be:

Linking word, core statement. Explanation. Example.

…pluses and minuses of having a room mate.

1. You can share maintenance bills.

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...pros and cons of using public transport.

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2. You can help the environment.
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Introduction/summary

Both paragraphs should be brief 2-3 sentence long. Contain similar message in different words.

Introductory sentence (data, statistics, general truths opinion)+the thesis from the rubric.
Conclusion + your personal opinion (opional)

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To sum up,.............................................................................................................................................
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I believe that...........................................................................................................................................
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Lots of people nowadays use social media to communicate with the world What are the pluses and
minuses of such an activity. 200-250 words.