Thesis-led Approach Flashcards

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  • Justify your opinion

- Start a new paragraph for each point

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Middle sections

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  • Introduce the topic

- State your thesis (point of view)

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Opening paragraph

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2
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  • Restate your point of view
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Closing paragraph

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3
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Although / even though

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Although she did well in the exam, she didn’t get a distinction.
He was arrested even though he had an alibi.

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4
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Despite / in spite of

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Despite its poor record, the government was re-elected.

The company’s profits have increased in spite of the recession.

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5
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Nevertheless

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It was only a minor accident. Nevertheless, there could be serious repercussions.

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