REVIEW

Steps for writing an essay

1. Underline ______________________
2. Brainstorm _____________________________
3. _______________ideas ___________________
4. Write _____________________
a. Underline ___________________
b. Write a ________________sentence
c. ______________________the topic sentence
d. Write _________________statement.
5. ____________________________
6. Proofread and correct the mistakes

ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

1. Students today can easily access information online, so libraries are no longer
necessary. Do you agree or disagree?
2. International community must act immediately to ensure all nations to reduce
their consumption of fossil fuels e.g. gas and oil.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Whether or not someone achieves their aims is mostly by a question of luck. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as
squares and parks. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
I. Phrases for expressing opinion used in introduction
A. Verbs:
- Partially agree/disagree + that clause
- Completely/strongly agree/disagree +that clause
- Be in favor of
B. Nouns
- I hold a strong belief that + clause
- I show my strong/complete approval/disapproval that + clause
II. Write an introduction for this kind of essay

Topic 1: Students today can easily access information online, so libraries are no
longer necessary. Do you agree or disagree?

In the recent years, the available of internet connection has changed the way students
get access to information. They can easily search and collect tons of information
without getting to the library. However, traditional libraries still remain fundamental in
many ways which will be explained in this essay.

It is not deniable that a huge amount of academic knowledge and information is

presented in a wide ranges of forms which students can read and enjoy its
convenience.
In today modern’s society, students can approach information easier and faster than in the past. I
have to agree that online resources of information have outpaced traditional libraries. However, I
would argue that libraries still have an important role these days
III. Brain storm organization and ideas for the essay
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III. Generate ideas into paragraphs
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