DISCUSSION ESSAY
(Writing task 2)
HOOK (optional)
- (Problem) is a major topic of concern among (individuals/ governments/ socialists/ educators) in recent years.
- (Problem) is a controversial topic in recent years.
- (Problem) has been a matter of great concern in developing countries/ developed countries/ many countries around the world.
I. Introduction (useful statement)
- While some believe S1+V1, I would contend that S2+V2.
- While some people think S1+V1, I believe that S2+V2.
- While it is often believed that S1+V1, I would argue that S2+V2.
- While a popular belief is that S1+V1, others argue that S2+V2. Although I understand the former argument, my view is that S1+V1 or S2+V2.
II. Body Paragraph
A. Body 1
1. Topic Sentence
Introduce the main idea. (idea with lower agree)
- There is a common belief that S1+V1.
- On the one hand, there is a common belief that S1+V1.
2. Point 1
- Explain the topic sentence.
- Explain, paraphrase, give examples for point 1.
3. Point 2
- Explain the topic sentence.
- Explain, paraphrase, give examples for point 2.
B. Body 2
1. Topic Sentence
Introduce the main idea. (idea with higher agree)
- However, I am firmly of the opinion that S2+V2.
- On the other hand, there is a common belief that S2+V2.
2. Point 1
- Explain the topic sentence.