The Introduction
No matter what question style is used, write your introduction using the
following template:
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The reading and the lecture are both about _____.
The author of the reading feels that ______.
The lecturer challenges the claims made by the author.
He is of the opinion that _____.
The Body Paragraphs
Use the following templates for the body paragraphs:
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To begin with, the author argues that _____.
The article mentions that ____.
This specific argument is challenged by the lecturer.
He claims ____.
Additionally, he says ______.
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Secondly, the writer suggests ______.
In the article, it is said that _____.
The lecturer, however, rebuts this by mentioning ______.
He elaborates on this by bringing up the point that ______.
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Finally, the author posits that _____.
Moreover, it is stated in the article that ____.
In contrast, the lecturer’s position is _____.
He notes that _____.
You don’t need to write a conclusion.