Introduction- opening
- topic
- standpoint / (summary of arguments)
Argument 1 - topic sentence
- supporting details: examples/ evidences/ explanation
Argument 2 - topic sentence
- supporting details: examples/ evidences/ explanation
Argument 3 - topic sentence
- supporting details: examples/ evidences/ explanation
Conclusion
- conclusion/ summary
- closing & restating standpoint
Sample
“Students should be required to wear school uniforms at school.” Write an essay
either supporting or opposing the motion.
Introduction Opening
Topic
Standpoint
Argument 1 Topic
sentence
Supporting
details
Individualism is a fundamental value in Hong Kong.
Everyone believes in the right to express his or her own
opinion without fear of punishment.
This value, however, is coming under fire in an unlikely
place – the school classroom. Should school students
be allowed to make individual decisions about clothing,
or should all students be required to wear a uniform?
After weighing both sides of the argument, I believe the
advantages of wearing school uniforms outweigh its
disadvantages. Some of my opinions will be
demonstrated below.
First of all, wearing school uniforms would help to make
students’ lives simpler.
They no longer have to decide what to wear……
(explanation)
Argument 2 Topic
sentence
Supporting
details
(example)
It might also be noted that forcing students to wear
school uniforms helps cultivate their sense of team spirit
and cooperation.
For example, when students do something as a group,
such as attending meetings in the school hall, the fact
that they all wear the same uniform would create a
sense of community……
Argument 3 Topic
sentence
Supporting
details
(explanation)
Finally, school uniforms would help make all the students
feel equal.
Implementing mandatory school uniforms would make
all the students look the same regardless of their
financial status……
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are many well-documented benefits
to implementing mandatory school uniforms for
students. It is commonly believed that students learn
Conclusion/
summary
Closing &
restating
standpoint
better and act more responsibly when they wear school
uniforms.
For that reason, schools should require uniforms in order
to benefit both the students and the society as a whole.