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WRITING 3 - OPINION ESSAY [1] Recording: OVERVIEW Band descriptors Write an essay – at least 250 words You are expected to give reasons for your answer and any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience A and B For example, / For instance, …. [ABC] could have far-reaching implications for various sectors, such as education, healthcare, and transportation. STRUCTURE (Standard) Opening 1, Paraphrase the given statement 2, Answer the question (Keep it clear and clean) Body 1 Justify your answer in the opening Body 2 Justify your answer in the opening Conclusion Summarize what you’ve said above. It’s unnecessary to give further predictions/ assumptions here.
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