MODEL OUTLINES:

I. AGREE – DISAGREE:

Introduction: In today's society, there is a growing debate about whether [topic of the essay]. While
some people argue that [agree statement], others believe that [disagree statement]. In my opinion, I
[agree/disagree statement] because [reasons why you agree/disagree]. In this essay, I will explore both
sides of the argument and provide evidence to support my view.

Body 1:

- Topic sentence stating your first reason why you agree or disagree with the statement
- Supporting evidence or example to support your reason
- Explanation of how the evidence or example supports your reason
- Concluding sentence summarizing the main point of the paragraph and transitioning to the next one

Body 2:

- Topic sentence stating your second reason why you agree or disagree with the statement
- Supporting evidence or example to support your reason
- Explanation of how the evidence or example supports your reason
- Concluding sentence summarizing the main point of the paragraph and transitioning to the conclusion

Conclusion: In conclusion, while there are valid arguments on both sides of the debate, I believe that
[restate your opinion]. The reasons for my opinion are [briefly summarize your main arguments]. In my
view, the benefits of [your opinion] outweigh any potential drawbacks, and it is therefore the best
course of action. Overall, I believe that [restatement of your thesis] is the correct approach and will lead
to [positive outcome].

II. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS:

Introduction: [Topic of the essay] is a complex issue that has been widely debated in recent years. There
are different views regarding this topic. While some people argue that [viewpoint 1], others believe that
[viewpoint 2]. In my opinion, both views have their merits, but I tend to [state your own opinion]. In this
essay, I will discuss both views and provide my own opinion with relevant examples and evidence.

Body 1: View 1

 Present the first view and explain its advantages and disadvantages.

 Provide evidence or examples to support your arguments.

 Show how this view relates to your own opinion.

 Provide a clear transition to the next paragraph.

Body 2: View 2 and your opinion

  Present your own opinion [related to the second view point] on the topic and explain your
reasons for it.

 Support your opinion with relevant examples, data or statistics.

 Show how your opinion relates to the previous two views and why it is more valid or preferable.

 Provide a clear transition to the conclusion.

Conclusion: In conclusion, after examining both sides of the issue and considering my own perspective, I
believe that [restate your opinion]. While it is true that [briefly summarize the opposing view], I believe
that [your opinion] is the better approach because [briefly summarize your main arguments]. In my
view, [your opinion] will lead to [positive outcome]. Overall, I believe that [restatement of your thesis] is
the most appropriate solution to the issue at hand.

III. ADVANTAGES – DISADVANTAGES

Introduction: [Topic of the essay] is a controversial issue that has both advantages and disadvantages.
While there are some benefits to [advantage 1] and [advantage 2], there are also some drawbacks such
as [disadvantage 1] and [disadvantage 2]. In this essay, I will examine both the advantages and
disadvantages of [topic of the essay] and argue that the advantages [outweigh/do not outweigh] the
disadvantages.

Body 1: Advantages

 Introduce the main advantages of the topic and explain each of them in detail.

 Use relevant examples, data or statistics to support your arguments.

 Provide a clear transition to the next paragraph.

Body 2: Disadvantages

 Introduce the main disadvantages of the topic and explain each of them in detail.

 Use relevant examples, data or statistics to support your arguments.

 Provide a clear transition to the next paragraph.

Body 3: Opinion

 Present your own opinion on whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or vice versa.

 Support your opinion with relevant examples, data or statistics.

 Explain why you believe that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or vice versa.

 Provide a clear transition to the conclusion.

Conclusion: In conclusion, while [the topic] has both advantages and disadvantages, I believe that the
benefits outweigh the drawbacks [or vice versa]. The advantages of [briefly summarize the advantages]
are significant and cannot be ignored, whereas the disadvantages of [briefly summarize the
disadvantages] can be addressed through [solutions if you have mentioned any in the essay]. Therefore,
it is clear that [your opinion], and the benefits of [your opinion] are more important than the drawbacks
[or vice versa]. Overall, it is important that [your opinion] be implemented in order to [positive
outcomes].

IV. PROBLEMS – SOLUTIONS

Introduction: [Topic of the essay] has become a growing concern in recent years. It is widely recognized
that there are several problems associated with [the topic]. These include [problem 1], [problem 2], and
[problem 3]. In this essay, I will discuss these problems in detail and suggest possible solutions to
address them.

Body 1: Problems

 Begin by introducing the problem and its causes.

 Use relevant examples or data to illustrate the severity of the problem.

 Make sure to explain why the problem is significant and why it needs to be addressed.

Body 2: Solutions

 Introduce one or more potential solutions to the problem.

 Explain how each solution can be implemented and what benefits it would bring.

 Use relevant examples or data to support your arguments.

Conclusion: In conclusion, while [the issue] is a complex problem, there are several solutions that can be
implemented to address it. It is clear that [restate the main problem], which has negative impacts on
[affected parties]. To solve this problem, [briefly summarize the main solutions]. These solutions can
help to alleviate [the negative impacts] and lead to [positive outcomes]. Overall, it is crucial that [the
solutions] be implemented in order to [the positive outcomes].