Write Essay Template:

Introduction:
Background (1-2 sentences)
The (TOPIC) is …
Paraphrase the prompt (1 sentence)
While some people advocate that…, others believe that…
Regarding (TOPIC), some may argue / assert / reason / claim / suggest / elucidate that…
Thesis Statement
In this essay, I will argue that…
This essay will argue that…
This essay will first discuss both sides of the argument, then demonstrate why / how /
(Opinion) …

Body paragraph #1:

Topic sentence
With regard to (TOPIC), many may agree that there are more positives than negatives /
drawbacks / hindrances…
Statement / Reason #1
One of the main / major arguments is that…
One can debate that…
Elaboration / Example #1
For example / instance…
To illustrate…
Statement / Reason #2
Another reason is that…
Elaboration / Example #2
That is to say / In other words…. (linking)
This is because / The reason is that … (giving reasons)
As a result / consequence / Therefore…. (describing result)
(+/-) Closing Sentence
There is a general agreement that…
Body paragraph #2:
Topic sentence
However, another angle on this debate suggests that…
In contrast to the advantages / (MAIN POINT OF BODY 1), an alternative perspective
illustrates that…
On the other hand, some may suggest / contest / debate that…
Statement / Reason #1
Elaboration / Example #1
Statement / Reason #2
Elaboration / Example #2
(+/-) Closing Sentence

Conclusion:
Paraphrase your thesis statement
Therefore / overall / to conclude / hence / thus, it is my opinion / standpoint / viewpoint
that…
Taking into account the aforementioned ideas, I believe that…
This essay has discussed both sides of the argument regarding (THE TOPIC), reaching the
conclusion that…
Further implications / general statement / relate topic to present day / prediction /
recommendation
It is recommended that …
It is predicted that…
Practice:

1. The majority of television news being reported is bad news:

wars, famines, accidents and crime. Some people think that
television news should be a mixture of good and bad news.

Choose whether you agree or disagree with this statement and

discuss why you chose that position. Support your point of view
with details from your own experiences, observations or
reading.

2. Climate change is a phenomenon that affects countries all over

the world. Many people strongly believe that it is the
responsibility of individuals, rather than corporations and
governments, to deal with this problem.

To what extent do you agree?

3. Some people believe that academic subjects such as chemistry,

physics, and history should be taught in schools, while others
believe that students will derive more benefit from studying
practical subjects, such as motor mechanics and cooking.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

4. Recently the freedom to work and live anywhere has become the
main trend due to the development of communication
technology and transportation.

Do the advantages of these developments outweigh the

disadvantages? Give your own opinion.