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A FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY (and connectors)

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  • What's the paragraph plan that a for and against essay follows?
    Introduction - One side of the argument (for / advantages) - the other side of the argument (against / disadvantages) - Conclusion
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  • Does the writer have to show both sides of the argument?
    Yes
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  • How can the writer open an introduction? How can he / she close it?
    You can open the introduction with a fact or general statement, with a reference to the past, etc.
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  • The writer can express his / her opinion in the introduction. True or false?
    False
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  • What linking words are used to add information? Give examples.
    And, in addition, moreover, furthermore, also, as well (as), what is more, etc.
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  • What linking words are used to express contrast? Give examples.
    But, however, nevertheless, one the one hand, on the other hand, etc.
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  • What linking words are used to give examples?
    For example, for instance, such as, etc.
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  • What linking words are used to open the conclusion? Give examples.
    In conclusion, to sum up, in a nutshell, to conclude with, all in all, overall, etc.
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  • She speaks Spanish and ____________ French.
    also
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  • I like chocolate, and I like ice cream ______________.
    too
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  • The project was difficult. _____________, we finished it on time.
    However, nevertheless
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  • The plan is cost-effective. ________________, it is environmentally friendly.
    Moreover, furthermore, in addition
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