Resources 5

Reference material: Exercise 1

Introduction

1. provides background information about the topic.

2. states the writer’s stance.

3. provides an overview of the arguments that will be presented below.

Body paragraph 1

- presents the arguments that support the writer’s stance.

Body paragraph 2

- refutes an opposing argument and presents a counter-argument.

Body paragraph 3

- refutes another opposing argument and presents a counter-argument

Conclusion 1

- summarises the arguments that are in line with the writer’s stance.

Conclusion 2

- clarifies the writer’s position; ends strongly with a suggestion/advice/warning.