Writing an

essay
advantages and
disadvantages
FORM 4
INTRODUCTION

In this lesson, we will be focusing on how to write an

advantages/disadvantages essay.

In advantages and disadvantages essays , you will discuss the benefits

or drawbacks of the statements given to you.
INTRODUCTION

Before you start writing ,

1. You should plan your ideas so that you can organise the
information clearly. You must decide what the main advantages and
disadvantages are. Take 5 minutes and plan out your ideas, opinions
and examples.
INTRODUCTION

2. Make sure you have relevant supporting points for your advantages
and disadvantages.
3. Remember to write in a formal tone, this is an academic essay,
therefore your writing should be formal.
How to write the
essay?
HOW TO WRITE THE INTRODUCTION?

QUESTION: WHAT ARE ADVANTAGES AND

DISADVANTAGES OF TEAM PROJECT WORK AT
SCHOOL?
HOW TO WRITE?
Introduce the subject of the essay. You can do that by paraphrasing
the question given to you. What is paraphrasing? Paraphrasing means
you write back the question using your own words.
HOW TO WRITE THE INTRODUCTION?

QUESTION: WHAT ARE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF

TEAM PROJECT WORK AT SCHOOL?
SAMPLE ANSWER:
Team project work is becoming more and more popular in school nowadays.
Then your next sentence should introduce the essay, this will tell the
examiner exactly what you will discuss in the main body paragraphs
HOW TO WRITE THE INTRODUCTION?

QUESTION: WHAT ARE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF

TEAM PROJECT WORK AT SCHOOL?
SAMPLE ANSWER:
Team project work is becoming more and more popular in school nowadays.
Some teachers and students believe that it has many advantages while others
disagrees.(option 1)
(Option 2) I believe that this has more drawbacks than benefits.

Then your next sentence should introduce the essay, this will tell the
examiner exactly what you will discuss in the main body paragraphs
STEP 2

Paragraph 2:In this paragraph, you should describe the main

advantage.

Start the paragraph by introducing the main advantage. This is where

you need to have a topic sentence. The next sentence(s) should
explain, going into detail. The third sentence should give an example
that supports the advantage.
STEP 2

This is how the paragraph should look >>

Introduce the advantage (topic sentence)

Explain/give detail
Example
STEP 2

INTRODUCE THE ADVANGE (TOPIC SENTENCE)

It is a fact that students benefit in many ways from doing the team
work project.
(TOPIC SENTENCE)- You are introducing the topic of your
paragraph here. When we read this , we know that you are going to
discuss about the advantage/s in this paragraph.
STEP 3

EXPLAIN /GIVE DETAILS.

It is a fact that students benefit in many ways from doing the team
work project.To begin with , it is an ideal way for students to learn to
cooperate and at the same time , learn about a particular subject.
Secondly,
For example,???
STEP 4

Paragraph 3

In this paragraph, you should write about the main disadvantage.

Start the paragraph by introducing the disadvantage. This is where you

need to have a topic sentence. The next sentence(s) should explain,
going into detail. The third sentence should give an example.
HOW TO WRITE?

This is how the paragraph should look >>

Introduce the disadvantage (topic sentence)

Explain/give detail
Example
STEP 4

INTRODUCE THE TOPIC SENTENCE.

However, there are also certain disadvantages involved in team
project work . Firstly,
This is how we know that you are going to discuss the disadvantages
in this paragraph.
STEP 5

Paragraph 4 – The Conclusion

In the fourth paragraph, you write the conclusion giving a summary of your main points
and say what you think were the most important pros and cons. You should not enter any
new information or ideas in this paragraph.

You can end your conclusion with a balancing statement that tells the reader why one
side is better than the other. For example, using words like outweigh, balance out,
compensate for, exceed and make up for.
CONCLUSION:
On the whole , I believe that the advantages are more important than
the disadvantages. From my point of view , team work should be
encouraged in class.
 TASK 1

Part 2/3
The internet has made our life become easier and more convenient.
Do you agree with this statement?

The internet has made our life become easier and more
convenient.Write advantages and disadvantages of internet.
TASK 1

Introduction:
OPTION 1- Nowadays, the internet has become the most popular
and influential medium in the world.

OPTION 2-Modern life has become easier and we have to thank the
contribution of the internet technology to communication and
information sharing.
Then your next sentence should introduce the essay, this will tell
the examiner exactly what you will discuss in the main body
paragraphs
Nowadays, the internet has become the most popular and influential
medium in the world.
I strongly believe / agree that Internet has more disadvantages than
advantages and it has not made our life easier and convenient .