Writing 2 type of essay Flashcards
Advantage and disadvantage
Min 2 advantages
Min 2 disadvantage
WITH SUPPORTING EXAMPLES
Discuss both views
Min 1 for each view
SHOULD BE ELABORATED
Discuss both view and give opinions
Minimum 1 idea for each view
However SUPPORT EXAMPLES
Agree and disagree
One side needs to be chosen
Elaborate with minimum two points supporting why you hold that opinion
EXAMPLES
Problem and solution
One point describing the problem which may be more than 2 as well depending on the topic
Minimum 1 solution
Prefer should give more
How
This essay shall discuss about
This essay shall expand upon
This essay shall delve into
Intro
Simple paraphrase
Overall opinion
What you will do in this essay
It is often suggested government should increase investment in railways infrastructure rather than on a new roads. Personally, I agree that the benefits of rail which include less traffic and pollution , outweighs the apparent the benefits of new road. I will explain my reason in this essay
In some countries the average weight of people is easing and their levels of health and fitness and decreasing
What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measure could be take. To clove then
Breakdown
Main idea: one of the main ideas causes of obesity is unhealthy diets
General example: processed food has become very common
Explanation: high levels of sugar and salty
Explanation 2: lots of marketing - especially aimed at children
Result : kids have bad habits- continue when adult
Specific examples: soft drinks eg coke, fast food, fast food eg burgers pizza
Link my supporting ideas
The main cause of —- is..
This situation is made worse because
This result in..
Good example include…
This has been confirmed by…
For instance…
To illustrate
As a illustration
To give a clear example
Example
One of the main causes of obesity and poor health is unhealthy diets. In many parts of the world , processed food, which contains high level of sugar and salt is readily available.This situation is made worse because this food is supported by large advertising campaigns which are increasingly aimed at children. This results in young children people developing bad habits at an early age, which continues. Into adulthood. Good example include soft drinks such as coke as well as fast food eg pizza and burgers . This has been confirmed by a recent student in the USA which showed that the majority of obese people had a poor diet containing high level of junk food
Topic sentences
Causes of global warming
Some possible solution
Topic : the main causes of global warming
Reason idea: mass consumption of fossil fuel
Topic sentence : one possible solution for dealing with global warming
Reason: higher taxes on automobiles
Opinion
I believe
I feeel
I consider— to be —
I think
From my perspective
In my opinion/view
It is readily apparent to me that
I am certain
Conclusion
Opinion + main reason + extra details
EX
In my opinion smoking should be banned in public places because it has harmful side effects for people who are not smoking. Health is more important than anything else. And any effort to improve people health including banning smoking is a positive step forward
