WRITING: FOR AND AGAINST

A FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY

It is usually about a controversial issue. It presents both sides of the issue and then concludes by supporting one of the sides. Look at the topic below. Then study the plan and read the model.

Topic: Write a for and against essay on a topic connected to home schooling

OPENING Introduction to the issue BODY Argument for one side of the issue, with supporting details and examples. Arguments for the other side of the issue, with supporting details and examples CLOSING Summary of the issue and the writer’s opinion

YES or NO to HOME SCHOOLING In recent years, an increasing number of parents around the world have chosen to take their children out of the school system and educate them at home. The question is whether this is good for everyone. On the one hand, home schooling means that parents are able to cater to their children´s individual needs. For instance, parents can encourage their children to explore their own interests. In addition, parents can include important subjects that are often neglected in normal schools, such as art and music. Moreover, parents can protect their children from bullying and teasing. On the other hand, children who are home schooled often have fewer opportunities to participate in team sports and in other extra-curricular activities. Furthermore, since home-schooled children are exposed to fewer kids, they may not learn social skills that are necessary if they want to live peaceably with others. Despite the numerous benefits of home schooling. I believe most children should go to school. The lack of opportunities for social interaction may prove to be problematic in later life.

INTRODUCTION	In the last decades …… Nowadays… , We can find both advantages and disadvantages … It’s a well know fact that …….. . Some people think that ……. . However, others believe that ….
BODY	On the one hand, those who believe that (those who are in favour of )…. claim that …. One of the main advantages of …. On the one hand, there are many reasons why … , On the one hand, those who are in favour of (tend) to claim that … , On the one hand, those who believe that … say that …, People who prefer … say that … , There are several arguments in support of … , There are many advantages to + gerund , Some people argue that ... , Those in favour of … On the other hand, those who think that (those who are against) …… affirm/ state that….. On thecontrary, there are also arguments against,such as On the other hand, there are many reasons why … , On the other hand, those who are against (tend) to say that … , A major disadvantage is that … , On the other hand, those who believe that … say that … , On the other hand, the arguments against … are convincing , On the other hand, there are some/many disadvantages.
CONCLUSION	It is clear that there both advantages and disadvantages to … , In conclusion... , To sum up..., In short …, All in all …  Although there strong arguments in favour of / against, I think that … , It is obvious that ...,  On balance, I think that …/ I personally believe

ADDING - AÑADIR		CONTRASTING – CONTRASTAR	EXPRESSING CAUSE/REASON- CAUSA
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NARRATION				EXPRESSING PURPOSE
First (of all) At first At the beginning In the beginning then next Before After After that afterwards When While during Soon	immediately Once Suddenly As soon as No sooner....than Hardly...when Finally Eventually At the end In the end At last To begin with, until		to so as to in order that so that for (Non-specific) EXPRESSING OPINION I would say that In my opinion, I think (that) I believe (that) Personally Apparently, From my point of view
GIVING EXAMPLES	SUMMING UP/ ENDING		EMPHASIS
for example, for instance, For one thing, this includes such as e.g.. (for example) i.e. (that is)	All in all overall generally In conclusion, on the whole in the main To sum up,		especially particularly Naturally, exactly because above all Whatever Whenever