GRE 2018

Think & Learn GRE

Writing Class 1
TASK 1- ANALYSIS OF AN ISSUE:
TASK REQUIREMENT:
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim and the
reason on which that claims is based.
Explain: Explain the complexities of the issue and decide on your POINT OF VIEW.
Stand: Indicate whether you agree/ disagree/ take a middle path about the issue
Reason & Example: Provide suitable reasons for your statement and back the reasons with example

Template for Analysis of an Issue

Step#1 Analysis of issue- Brainstorming:
This process will help in generating the content for the issue by answering few questions
• What is the point at issue- Use keywords in the issue to identify the main topic. Convert the sentence
into a question, so that the question becomes easier to understand
• What is your stand- Indicate whether you agree/ disagree/ or both
• What is the reason for your stand-Are there any Circumstances and Examples supporting your reasons-
provide innovative ideas and avoid hypothetical examples
• Grade your response- Based on uniqueness, example and relevance

Step#2 Template
This will help in organizing the content generated through brainstorming

Introductory Paragraph
Theme: Explain the complexity of the topic- Preview both sides of the issue- present your stand on the
issue
No of Lines: 3 sentences (7 to 8 lines)
Format:
• Explain the issue: Use a quote, anecdote, statics, question or Definition as an opening line
• Preview the two sides:
 While some people feel that (counter view), most are of the opinion that (your view)
 Despite the assertion that (counter view), it is imperative that (your view)
 On one hand, (counter view) On the other hand, ( your view)
• Present your stand on the issue
 I believe that______
 I am of the opinion that______
 In my view_____
 I agree with the author that____

Second Paragraph
Theme: Develop and support your stand using reason#1 and relevant examples
No of Lines: 10 to 11 lines - 3 to 4 sentences
Format:
• The chief reason for my view is (Reason 1). For example (Example). Finally (restate the main stand)
• One reason for my fundamental agreement with speaker is that____. For instance____. Thus___

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• One compelling reason for my belief is that ___. This is illustrated by___. Hence___

Third Paragraph
Theme: Develop and support your stand using Reason#2 and relevant examples
No of lines: 10 to 11 lines -3 to 4 sentences
Format:
• Another reason for my view is (reason1) let’s look at the example of (example). The result is (restate
the main stand)
• The second reason why I agree with the speaker is that___ for Instance__. Therefore___
• Secondly ___. We are aware of___. So___
• Finally, perhaps most importantly___. Consequently___(incase II reason is the final reason)

Fourth Paragraph ( only if you have a counter point)

Theme: Acknowledge a competing viewpoint and provide a suitable rebuttal which will support your stand
despite the counterview.
No of lines: 4 sentences
Format:
• However, provide the counter viewpoint. But (provide the rebuttal). After weighing both the side we
can conclude that the (show how your stand is more important than the other counter view)
• Some might argue that ____yet ___. However, in the final analysis____

Conclusion paragraph:
Theme: Stress upon your position by restating the main point from the body paragraphs
No of lines: 2 sentences
Format:
• In sum, because (mention the reason from body paragraphs).Accordingly, (mention the final stand)
• For all these reasons stated above, I therefore believe that ( main stand)
• In conclusion it is clear that (Main Stand)
• In sum, I concur that (Main Stand)

TEMPLATE VARIATIONS:
Para#1: State and elaborate the position which you will contradict
Para#2: State and elaborate the position which you will support
Para#3: Support your position with reason#1
Para#4: Further support your position with reason #2
Para#5: Conclusion

POINT TO NOTE WHILE DOING ANALYSIS OF AN ISSUE

• Try and take a politically correct opinion
• Talk about both sides of the issues but your position should emerge as the strongest overall
• Maintain the organization of the passage and never misspell the key structure words

PACE YOURSELF
Brainstorming: 4-5 min
Organize the content in the template- 2 min
Typing the Essay- 20 min
Review and edit- 3 min

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Sample Questions:

1) As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think for
themselves will surely deteriorate.
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the
position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the
statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.

2) The best way to teach— whether as an educator, employer, or parent—is to praise positive actions and
ignore negative ones.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim. In
developing and supporting your position, be sure to address the most compelling reasons and/or examples
that could be used to challenge your position.

3) Claim: We can usually learn much more from people whose views we share than from those whose views
contradict our own.
Reason: Disagreement can cause stress and inhibit learning.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim and the
reasons on which that claim is based.

4) People should undertake risky action only after they have carefully considered its consequences.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the recommendation
and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, describe
specific circumstances in which adopting the recommendation would or would not be advantageous and
explain how these examples shape your position.

5) Some people believe that the purpose of education is to free the mind and the spirit. Others believe that
formal education tends to restrain our minds and spirits rather than set them free.
Write a response in which you discuss which view more closely aligns with your own position and explain
your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should address
both of the views presented.

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