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WRITING 7 – DISCUSSION ESSAY (1) Recording: ‘Discuss both views and give your opinion’ Introduction: Paraphrase the question + Answer Body 1 - Discuss VIEW 1 (Explain why some people propose …) Body 2 - Discuss VIEW 2 (Explain why some people propose …) Body 3 - Your opinion Conclusion TEMPLATE Position: View 2 Introduction Paraphrase: While one school of thought holds that …, others are of the opinion that …. Answer: This essay will first closely examine both viewpoints before concluding that I agree with the latter/former. Body 1 – Explain why some people advocate view 1 Topic sentence: On the one hand, it is understandable why some people propose / think that … Explain: The primary reason behind this thinking is that … Example: For example, …. Mini-conclusion: This goes to show that …. / This example is a testament to … / This example underscores …. Body 2 – Explain why you side with Topic sentence: On the other hand, I side with those who believe that ….
those who advocate view 2 Explain: Perhaps the foremost reason would be that … Example: This can be seen in the way … / This manifests itself starkly in the way … Mini-conclusion: This goes to show that …. / This example is a testament to … / This example underscores …. Conclusion Summarize your main points In conclusion, while there are justifications for advocating …(view 1)…, I would contend that …(view 2)…
Exam question Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.   OUTLINE View 1 - selecting students according to their academic abilities View 2 - having students with different abilities studying together - teachers: design and deliver lessons tailored to a specific level Ex: + Advanced: delve/ dig deeper into subjects → promote critical thinking + problem-solving at an advanced level + students struggling academically: foundational instruction - boost student confidence - promote peer learning / teaching → supportive learning environment + reinforce knowledge / hone their interpersonal skills - mirror the real world (mutual respect/ tolerance/ empathy) - labeling issues (self-fulfilling prophecy)