Writing: Discursive Essay

Task OneThis paragraph is about the two main types of discursive essay. Can you put the missing words back in the gaps? Discursive essays usually come in two types. One is the balanced argument essay, where you are expected to give both sides of an argument and draw a conclusion. The other is the opinion essay, where you decide whether you agree with a statement or not and give your reasons. Task TwoLook at task CB 64 Below you are going to see the evaluation of the three introductory paragraphs. Which evaluation describes which introductory paragraph? Can you match? Paragraph 1 - it introduces the topic as specified in the title - it engages the reader's attention by posing the relevant question Paragraph 2 - all it does is spell out the structure of the essay Paragraph 3 - it doesn't quite address the topic - it is more of an introduction to an essay in favour of text messaging Taks ThreeLook at task CB 64 Which is the best introductory paragraph? 1 2 3 Task FourLook at task CB 64 Below you are going to see the evaluation of the three conclusions. Which evaluation describes which conclusion? Can you match? Conclusion 1 - it comes down in favour of text- messaging, which does not reflect the content of the essay Conclusion 2 - it includes a specific argument not mentioned in the rest of the essay Conclusion 3 - it sums up what has been said - it gives the writer's overall opinion Taks FiveLook at task CB 64 Which is the best conclusion? 1 2 3 Task SixWhat is the purpose of the following phrases? Can you sort them out? Expressing the main points in an argument The greatest benefit is that ... First and most importantly One disadvantage of texting is ... Another drawback to text-messaging is that ... Adding supporting information to a main argument, or introducing other related arguments In addition What is more Not only that, but ... Another point in favour of this technology is that ... Describing cause and effect Text messaging can result in ... Text -messaging can lead to ... Weighing up arguments On balance, On the whole,