ESSAY WRITING

FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY

EESAY STRUCTURE
Title
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

Introduction
State topic (summary of the topic without giving your
opinion)

Body
FOR arguments
Linkers: One advantage
On the one hand
In the first place
To begin with/ To start with
One point / argument in favour of

Body
AGAINST arguments
Linkers: On the other hand
although
whereas
in spite of / despite
however
arguments against

Body
To add more points to the same topic:
in addition (to this), furthermore, moreover, besides,
apart from, what is more, as well as, also, not only but
also
To introduce examples:
for example, for instance, such as, like, in particular,
particularly, especially, This is (clearly) illustrated/shown
by the fact that One/A clear/ typical example of (this)
To emphasise a point:
clearly, obviously, it is obvious, naturally, of course,
needless to say, indeed

Conclusion
Linkers: In conclusion
To sum up
All in all
All things considered

The Advantages and Disadvantages of

the Internet
The internet has changed our lives. Its almost
unbelievable how people have lived without it for such a
long time.
On the one hand, it has made communication faster and
easier. We can communicate with people that live far away
from us in matter of seconds and we can even visualize
people were talking to. We also use the internet to help us
with our homework. It gives us access to the knowledge
and learning of the entire world. Moreover, the internet is
responsible for making our lives so easy and comfortable.
We are now able to do online shopping or book tickets at
the comfort of our home.

On the other hand, the internet can be dangerous if it is

not used responsibly. It can quickly spread
misinformation and not everyone has the skills to sift
the good from the bad. Additionally, it has caused
addictions especially among young people who use
social networks and break with real life
communication. Furthermore, it encouraged piracy as
the easy access to information lures people to
downloading or copying programs without paying for
them.
To sum up, the internet is necessary but we have to be
careful how to use it. It depends on us to take
advantage of it in the good ways.

Before you start writing make a list of the points for

and against.
Do not use informal style or strong language to show
your opinion ( I think / know)

WRITING TIPS

HOMEWORK
Read the following arguments and match each
argument in favour of using animals for
entertainment with the corresponding argument
against.
Then, write a for and against essay with the title On
Using Animals for Entertainment. Have at least 3
pro arguments and 3 against arguments.

For

Against

1. Zoos can be educational and

also help to increase the numbers
of endangered species through
controlled breeding programmes.
2. Animals used in television
programmes, advertisements and
films attract large audiences.
3. Circus animals are loved,
well-treated and only perform
for short periods.
4. Racing animals have a very
short working life and are welltreated throughout.

A. Animals are forced to perform

unnatural acts for the pleasure of the
public.
B. Keeping animals in cages so the
public can see them is unnecessary
because documentaries produced
today take away the need for such
places.
C. With new technology and special
effects, there is no need to use live
animals as realistic models can be
used instead.
D. Racing animals follow harsh
training schedules and animals are
often placed in unnecessary danger.