FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY

How well do you know the rules on how to write a good for and against essay? How many paragraphs are there in a for and against essay? 1 2 3 4 The number of arguments in paragraph for has to be the same as the one in paragraph against yes no Match the essay parts with their components! BODY OF THE ESSAY(paragraph for and paragraph against separately) 1st argument + support 2nd argument + support CONCLUSION Summary Personal opinion INTRODUCTION General statement Thesis statement Look at the example of an for and against essay, Tips for writing, and then do the Task: Check your writing: grouping ideas. (its position is circled in this picture) British Council pre-made lesson on how to write For and against essay. Complete the text with the following words: There is no doubt, Another drawback is, On the other hand, One advantage of, To conclude, In addition, Personally, positive aspect of There is no doubt that the subject of keeping animals in zoos creates a lot of debate. Some people say zoos are traditional family entertainment and good for animals. Others say keeping animals in zoos is cruel and inhumane. One advantage of zoos is that they give people the chance to see and learn about animals. This makes people more likely to want to look after animals and protect their natural habitats. Another positive aspect of zoos is that they help to protect endangered species by offering them a safe place to live.In addition ,zoos help to find mates for endangered species. For example, many pandas would not find a mate to breed with if they were on their own in the wild. On the other hand ,there are many arguments against keeping animals in zoos. Firstly, zoo animals often suffer from stress and boredom when they are not in their natural habitat. Secondly, unwanted animals are sometimes sold to circuses, hunting parks or for meat. Another drawback is that animals sometimes escape from their enclosures, which is dangerous for humans. To conclude ,there are strong arguments for and against keeping animals in zoos. Personally ,I think it is acceptable to keep animals in zoos, as long as they have enough space and are properly looked after. Put the linking words and phrases into the correct group! INTRODUCING AN ARGUMENT On the one hand For one thing To begin with Firstly INTRODUCING AN OPPOSING ARGUMENT On the other hand However but In contrast GIVING AN EXAMPLE For example such as CONTINUING AN ARGUMENT Furthermore Next Moreover Secondly SUMMARISING / CONCLUDING To sum up All in all To conclude GIVING A PERSONAL OPINION As far as I'm concerned Personally In my opinion In my own experience A for and against essay about the internet For more tips on how to write an excellent for and against essay check this link Credits British Council: Exam Excellence: Preparation for secondary school exams Group Members: