A FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY
PROS AND CONS
PLAN
- an introduction state the topic (no opinion)
- a main body arguments for, justifications & examples
- arguments against, justifications & examples
- a conclusion your opinion or balanced summary
USEFUL LANGUAGE
LINKING POINTS
- TO LIST AND ADD POINTS : In the first place, To start/begin with, Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly, Finally In addition to this, Furthermore, Moreover, Besides....
- TO INTRODUCE OR LIST ADVANTAGES: The main/first/most important advantage of....One/Another/An additional advantage of....It is often suggested/believed/argued that....Some /Many people suggest/feel/argue that...., Some/Many people are in favour of/are convinced that...
- TO INTRODUCE OR LIST DISADVANTAGES: The main/most important disadvantage/drawback of.....One/Another/An additional disadvantage/drawback....One point/argument against....Some/Many people are against
- TO INTRODUCE EXAMPLES/REASONS/RESULTS: for example, for instance, such as, like, in particular, therefore, for this reason, because, as, since, as a result
- TO SHOW CONTRAST: On the other hand, However, Still, but, Nonetheless, Nevertheless, Although, Even though, In spite of/Despite (the fact that)
- TO INTRODUCE A CONCLUSION: In conclusion, To conclude/sum up, All in all, All things considered, Taking everything into account/consideration
TASK
- Pros and cons of studing
- Pros and cons of home schooling
- Pros and cons of team sports over individual sports
- Pros and cons sport club membership
- Pros and cons of plastic surgery
- Pros and cons of marihuana legalisation
- Pros and cons of working at home
- Pros and cons of holiday work abroad
- Pros and cons of genetically modified food on Polish market
- Pros and cons of fast foods
- Pros and cons of online shopping
- Pros and cons of local shops