The document provides guidance on writing a for and against article with the following structure: an introduction presenting the topic without opinion; two or three advantages; two or three disadvantages; and a conclusion that may include a personal opinion. It also lists useful language for listing points, adding examples, introducing contrasting ideas, and concluding. Finally, it notes the structure for an opinion article involves introducing the topic and stating an opinion, arguments and examples supporting the view, acknowledging other perspectives, and restating the conclusion.

1. A BASIC FOR & AGAINST ARTICLE (2B1)
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
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2. FOR & AGAINST ARTICLE: LAYOUT
● INTRODUCE THE TOPIC
Why is it relevant?
(DON’T GIVE YOUR OPINION)
● 2 OR 3 ADVANTAGES
● 2 OR 3 DISADVANTAGES
● CONCLUSION
final conclusion (+ personal opinion?)

3. FOR & AGAINST ARTICLE: USEFUL LANGUAGE
● LISTING ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
The first / main advantage of…. is
Another important advantage of … is that…
Firstly…. Secondly…… Thirdly….
Another advantage is that….
Another point in favour is that…
Another disadvantage /negative point ….is that….

4. FOR & AGAINST ARTICLE: USEFUL LANGUAGE
● ADDING MORE POINTS
Also,
In addition,
Furthermore,
Moreover,
● INTRODUCING EXAMPLES
For instance,
For example,

5. FOR & AGAINST ARTICLE: USEFUL LANGUAGE
● INTRODUCING CONTRASTING POINTS
On the other hand, there are (also (some ) disadvantages….
However,
● INTRODUCING THE FINAL CONCLUSION
In conclusion,
To sum up, I think / believe…….
All in all,

6. FOR & AGAINST // OPINION ARTICLE
● INTRODUCE THE TOPIC
Why is it relevant?
(DON’T GIVE YOUR OPINION)
● 2 OR 3 ADVANTAGES
● 2 OR 3 DISADVANTAGES
● CONCLUSION
final conclusion (+ personal opinion?)
https://test-english.com/explanation/b1-2/essay-argumentative-writing/
● INTRODUCE THE TOPIC + STATE YOUR
OPINION
● ARGUMENTS & REASONS THAT SUPPORT
YOUR VIEW / OPINION + EXAMPLES
● WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK
● CONCLUSION
Sum up & repeat your opinion using
different words
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/b1-
writing/opinion-essay