Title 3. Opinion essay 1.docx ✅

OPINION ESSAY ‘To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?’ - 100% Agree - 100% Disagree - 40-60 [While acknowledging the reasons for this thinking/ proposal, I would argue …. ~ I disagree with this thinking/ proposal, despite acknowledging the reasons for it] NO NO NO: Partly agree/ disagree → Unclear position (6 TR) Exam question 1 Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? => The internet will replace traditional schools 40-60: While acknowledging the reasons for this thinking, I would argue schools remain indispensable. Body 1 - Explain why some people think that the internet will replace traditional schools - the internet provides children with numerous resources for learning Ex: learning languages - YouTube videos extend: other subjects (maths/ literature/ science …)
Body 2 - schools remain indispensable schools: developing children’s social skills 1, children can get so much info through the internet overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information → frustrating >< schools: structured learning environment + guidance from teachers → stay on track + avoid wasting time and effort 2, children can get so much info through the internet not all information is reliable [impressionable] frequent exposure to fake news/ toxic perspectives → distort/ skew their worldview >< schools:

very frustrating. This is why we still need schools, where a structured learning environment, coupled with guidance and support from teachers, helps children stay on track with their studies and avoid wasting time and effort. Additionally, schools aid children in developing social skills through daily interactions with peers and teachers. This is clearly an area where the internet cannot replicate schools. In conclusion, while there are justifications for believing that the internet will marginalize the role of traditional schools, I would contend that the latter is still wholly warranted, given its crucial role in facilitating children’s well-rounded/ holistic/ comprehensive/ overall development. Therefore/ Thus/ Hence …, which is why S V O, hence + N → S V O, leading to N