Write about the following topic.

Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by
their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role
in the education of children.
Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.

Introduction

1st Sentence: General Topic sentence – Nowadays many people are debating about homework.

It is clear in today’s society that setting homework for students is a controversial matter that
requires some needed attention.

2nd sentence: Paraphrase the Rubric – It is argued that teachers should not give homework to kids
enrolled in schools whereas, others claim that setting work for home is essential to a child’s
upbringing and education.

3rd sentence: Give your opinion if needed – I agree with the latter group, homework is vital.

1st Argumentative Paragraph/(Explaining/problem paragraph)

1st sentence: Topic Sentence – Many people claim that homework should not be given to students at
all.

2nd sentence: Point 1 – Students will have more free time to educate themselves with what they
think is important – Explain-(optional example) Fully Justify your point

3rd sentence: Point 2 –Homework is overrated and never does any real work– Explain-(optional
example) Fully Justify your point

2nd Counter Argumentative Paragraph/(Problem solving paragraph)

1st sentence: Topic Sentence – In contrast to those views, others believe that homework is a vital
part of education.

2nd sentence: Point 1 –Learning how to do homework properly will help in their futures– Explain-
(optional example) Fully Justify your point

3rd sentence: Point 2 –Homework is part of adulthood and should be taught at a young age– Explain-
(optional example) Fully Justify your point

Conclusion

1st sentence: To sum up, taking everything into consideration, (I believe that) homework is good as
can be clearly seen in the essay.
*do not add any new information in the conclusion, but you can reiterate what was said in the
essay.