Student Task Sheet #6
Pros and Cons Essay
A. You have 20 minutes for this task.
B. Suggested Links:
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http://dis.fatih.edu.tr/download/file753.doc
http://www.thepaperexperts.com/prosandconsessay.shtml
http://bogglesworldesl.com/files/weighinganargument.doc
http://www.antiessays.com/free-essays/953.html
http://sv2.123helpme.com/preview.asp?id=82575
C. Fill the data you have collected into the following table.
Points
1. What is a pros and cons essay?
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2. The components of a pros and
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cons essay
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3. Words/phrases to list
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advantages
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3. ___________________________________________
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4. Words/phrases to list
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disadvantages
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3. ___________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________
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Student Task Sheet #6
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5. Words/phrases to list or add
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points
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6. Words/phrases to contrast
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points
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7. Words/phrases to introduce
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conclusion
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