Forandagainst
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The document outlines the parts of a for and against composition. It includes: 1) An introduction paragraph to introduce the topic. 2) A main body with two paragraphs - one presenting points for and one presenting points against the topic, supported by justifications and examples. 3) A conclusion paragraph that can give an opinion or balanced consideration of the topic using opinion words.
Forandagainst
- 1. PARTS OF A FOR AND AGAINST COMPOSITION
- 2. B) THE MAIN BODY in which you present the points for and the points against the topic objectively in two separate paragraphs, supporting your arguments with justifications or examples.
- 3. C) THE CLOSING PARAGRAPH OR CONCLUSION It's the short final paragraph in which you can summarize the main idea of the subject, giving your opinion or a balanced consideration of the topic. Opinion words ( I think, I believe,etc ) are used only in this part.
- 4. THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OR INTRODUCTION
- 5. THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OR INTRODUCTION
- 6. THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OR INTRODUCTION
- 7. B) THE MAIN BODY Write well-developed paragraphs in which your points are supported with justification (examples or reasons) Make sure to write more than one justification.
- 8. Main Body Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence which summarizes what the paragraph is about. Making your own clothes have some definite advantages. Firstly , it is often the only way to get what you want as it is difficult to find clothes which are not only the right size, but which also fit in the right places. Another advantage is that you can be sure your outfit is original. As a result , when you go out on that special occasion you are much less likely to meet someone wearing the same coat as you.
- 9. To make general statements As a general rule
- 10. Generally
- 11. In general
- 12. On the whole
- 13. It is popularly believed that
- 14. Most people argue that
- 15. People claim that
- 16. It is alleged that
- 17. To introduce points One major advantage/disadvantage of
- 22. One point of view in favour/against
- 23. To list points Firstly
- 24. First of all
- 25. In the first place
- 26. To start with
- 27. Secondly
- 28. Thirdly
- 29. Finally
- 30. To list points in a specific sequence BEGINNING
- 31. first/to start with/to begin with/first of all
- 32. CONTINUING
- 33. secondly/after this/after that/ afterwards/then/next
- 34. CONCLUDING
- 35. finally/lastly/last but not least
- 36. To add more points on the same topic What is more
- 37. Furthermore
- 39. In addition (to this)
- 40. Moreover
- 41. Besides (this)
- 42. Also
- 43. Not to mention the fact that
- 44. To make contrasting points Yet
- 45. However,
- 46. Nevertheless,
- 47. But
- 48. At the same time
- 49. Even so
- 50. Although
- 51. Even though
- 52. In spite of (the fact that)
- 53. Despite (the fact that)
- 54. On the other hand
- 55. It can be argued that
- 56. To give examples For instance
- 57. For example
- 58. Like
- 59. Especially
- 60. Such as
- 61. In particular
- 62. To express cause Because
- 63. Since
- 64. As
- 65. Owing to (the fact that)
- 66. Due to(the fact that)
- 67. To express result Therefore,
- 68. Thus,
- 69. So
- 70. Consequently,
- 71. As a result,
- 72. As a consequence
- 73. For this reason
- 74. PARTS OF A FOR AND AGAINST COMPOSITION
- 75. Concluding To sum up
- 76. All in all
- 77. In conclusion
- 78. On the whole
- 79. Taking everything into account
- 80. As was previously stated
- 82. PARTS OF A FOR AND AGAINST COMPOSITION