"FOR AND AGAINST" ESSAY

"FOR AND AGAINST" ESSAY

1. PÁRRAFO 1

   • Plantea el tema del artículo, empezando con una frase para describir la situación, y presenta las dos caras de la polémica.
     • Some/Many people think/believe/consider that ... However, others...
     • There are (strong) arguments for and against this idea There are both advantages and disadvantages to this idea
       • Para añadir información: Besides / Moreover / Furthermore / In addition to (this) / What is more...

2. PÁRRAFO 2

   • Da razones a favor. Explica los puntos positivos del tema e ilústralos con ejemplos.
     • One advantage of.... is..... On the one hand, ... Another similarity is...
     • Another argument for ... is ...

3. PÁRRAFO 3

   • Da razones en contra. Empieza con una frase que indique que vas a comentar los inconvenientes. Da 2 o 3 razones e incluye algunos ejemplos que las justifiquen.
     • One disadvantage of ... is ... On the other hand, ... Another difference is ...
     • Another argument against .... is ... As opposed to... However/Nevertheless
       • ... because/as ... Because of/As a result of this, ... One (result/effect) ot this is that ...
         • Ex.: However, we should consider both sides of the argument

4. PÁRRAFO 4

   • Concluye el artículo repitiendo tu opinión. Acaba con una frase que resuma los puntos a favor y en contra presentados en los párrafos anteriores.
     • Some people think that.... Others believe/argue/claim that.... Personally, I am of the opinion that ...
     • In my opinion From my point of view.... As I see it ... On balance.... Overalll, I think ...
       • On balance, I would prefer .... However, I realize that ...