Purpose: • To present both sides of the argument fairly. • To use examples to back up your argument. • To come to a clear conclusion.
Introduction • Introduce the subject to the reader. • Tell the reader the two sides of the argument you are going to explain. Don’t forget to read back your work. Pretend that you know nothing about the subject – have you presented both sides of the argument fairly and have you used examples?
1st Paragraph • Explain the first side of the argument. • Find an example to back up your argument. Tip – Using ‘firstly’, ‘secondly’, ‘in addition’ will help you structure the argument.
Conclusion • Discuss your opinion on the subject. • Conclude with a closing opinion about the subject- which side of the argument you think is right and why. Tip – Using ‘therefore’, ‘as a result’ ‘furthermore’, ‘in conclusion’, ‘to sum up’ will help you make a clear conclusion.
2nd Paragraph • Explain the counter argument. • Find an example to back this up. Tip – Using ‘although’, ‘however’ ‘furthermore’ will help you structure the counter argument.