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- אוצר מילים באנגלית ,4 5 יחידות
- אוצר מילים באנגלית ,4 5 יחידות
- English 4 & 5 Points
How to Write a For & Against Essay
Things To Remember
1. Separate Your Paragraphs.
Remember to skip a line between each paragraph in order to keep your essay
organized, neat and easy to read.
2. Do NOT state your opinion at the beginning.
You can state your opinion at the end of the essay if the question asks for it or
says that you may do so.
3. Don’t repeat your argument
Make sure that each of your arguments is distinct and different from the
others.
Make sure that you have two arguments for (advantages) and two arguments
against (disadvantages).
4. Provide Examples
You must provide examples to support your arguments.
5. Use Connectors
The second, third and fourth paragraph should each start with a connector.
You should use additional connectors throughout the essay as well.
It’s a well known fact that today’s teenagers spend a lot of
time watching television. As a result, there is growing
concern about the influence of television.
- Introduction
- Introduce your topic
On the one hand, many people believe television viewing
can be harmful. They claim that repeatedly watching
violence on TV has a negative effect on many teens and can
cause violent behavior. Moreover, they worry that some
teens spend more time watching television than socializing
with their friends.
- Disadvantages
- Causes violence
No time to socialize
On the other hand, adolescents can learn a great deal from
television. For example, there are educational programs
about a wide variety of topics; from the environment to
technology. In addition, there are programs especially for
teenagers that deal with important issues such as
friendship, trust and drugs. Such programs can help
teenagers understand these issues better.
- Advantages
- Educational
Addresses teen issues
In conclusion, although violence on TV or watching too
much TV may be harmful, I believe that the benefits of
television are greater than any harm it might cause.
- Conclusion
- Add concluding comments
- State your opinion if asked