Writing to give arguments

Essay for and against

это особый вид эссе, в котором представлена не только информация по данному вопросу, но и аргументация «за»(в подтверждение/доказательство данного вопроса) и аргументация «против» (идеи противоположной точки зрения). Данное эссе направлено на проверку и оценивание способностей и навыков учеников мыслить логически связно.

For and Against Essay consists of

В первом абзаце сформулируйте проблему, которую вы будете обсуждать, однако не повторяйте тему сочинения слово в слово. Представьте, что ваш читатель не знает, о чем пойдет речь, и попытайтесь объяснить ему проблему другими словами.

Во втором абзаце выделите положительные аспекты проблемы, подумайте о разумных аргументах в поддержку этой точки зрения.

В третьем абзаце выделите отрицательные аспекты проблемы, подумайте о разумных аргументах в поддержку этой точки зрения.

В заключительном параграфе сделайте обобщающий вывод по проблеме, которую вы обсуждали. Это покажет, что вы рассматриваете свое сочинение как единое целое.

Example

Comment on the following statement.

Parents often think that their children spend too much time in the internet playing, chatting, surfing different sites all day instead of doing something useful, for example, their homework. Children, however, cannot imagine their lives without the internet.

What can you say for and against the internet?

Use the following plan:

• give a general statement of the problem;
• give arguments FOR;
• give arguments AGAINST;
• draw a conclusion based on the given arguments.

Arguments FOR

• A chance to communicate
• To get any information
• Can use the Internet for learning

Arguments AGAINST

• Some sites are unsuitable for children
• Game addiction
• A lot of spam that is annoying

For the last few years people have been arguing about the internet. Some people think that the internet is bad and harmful. The others believe that it is a common part of the life and it has a lot of positive aspects. Let us look at the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet.

On the one hand, the internet gives us a chance to communicate with people all over the world. It is interesting to learn about a life in different countries and you can practice English talking to native speakers. Moreover, it is an easy way to get any information you are interested in because the internet is a big encyclopedia. Also, you can use the internet for learning if you study, for a job if you work or hobbies to find people who share your interests

On the other hand, the internet has some negative points. For example, some sites are unsuitable for children and should be controlled by parents. Besides, the internet can cause game or cyber addiction when a person cannot live a single day without the internet. And finally, users of the internet get a lot of spam every day which is very annoying.

To sum up, there are pros and cons of the internet. But I personally think that it is a great useful source and you should choose the websites carefully. Whether we like it or not, the Internet is here to stay, so we have to make the best possible use of it

Your homework

Comment on following statement.

Some people enjoy living in big cities but others find such a lifestyle really harmful.

What can you say FOR and AGAINST living in a big city? Which way of life do you find more satisfying?

Write 200-250 words.

Use the following plan:

• make an introduction (state the problem)
• give arguments FOR
• give arguments AGAINST
• draw a conclusion based on the given arguments