present tense
third person
linking connectives
give reasons for
and against
detailed
descriptions
include evidence
and facts
varied sentence
structure
formal
Some people
believe
therefore
however
firstly
In addition
There is no doubt
In support…
On the other hand
alternatively
To sum up…
In conclusion…
Title
Title
Introduction- what
What is the
discussion
Introductionis the
about?
discussion about?
Paragraphs- Write all the arguments for
Paragraphswrite all the
and against. Use one paragraph for each
argument.
arguments for
and against.
Use one paragraph for
ConclusionSummarise the key points.
each
argument.
What do you think of this issue?
Conclusion
Discussion
Purpose: to give both
sides of an argument