GRE Issue Essay Template
Introduction
Despite the fact that ____(argument you disagree with)_____ , ________(argument you agree with)_______.
Overall, _______(explain your argument)_____________________ ______.
Specifically, ____(explain your argument)__________________________ _.
Therefore, _____(Thesis)_________________________________________.
Body Paragraphs
Useful Transition
The purpose of ______________ is _____________________.
Words
moreover
furthermore
in addition (to)
thus
due to
to sum up
to conclude
A/The reason for __________________ is ________________.
A result of __________________ is ______________________.
To illustrate, _________(give example)___________________.
In effect, ________(explain or restate example)____________.
Conclusion
While, ___(reason you could be wrong)_____, __(your argument)___ is a better conclusion because ____(thesis)____.
Due to this ________(result of your argument)___________.
_______________ should _________________________.
Give advice
_______________ is wise because __________________.
Consequently, ______(your argument)
________.