1. Agree or Disagree?
Introduction
- Paraphrase question
- Thesis statement
- Outline sentence
Main Body Paragraph 1
- Topic sentence
- Explain topic sentence
- Example
Main Body Paragraph 2
- Topic sentence
- Explain topic sentence
- Example
Conclusion
- Summarise main ideas and reiterate opinion
2. Discuss Both Views and Give Your Own Opinion
Introduction
- Paraphrase question and/or state both view points.
- Thesis statement
Main Body Paragraph 1
- State first viewpoint
- Discuss first viewpoint
- Reason why you agree or disagree with viewpoint
- Example to support your view
Main Body Paragraph 2
- State second viewpoint
- Discuss second viewpoint
- Reason why you agree or disagree with viewpoint
- Example to support your view
Conclusion
- Summarise man ideas and state opinion
3. Advantages and Disadvantages
Introduction
- Paraphrase question
- Outline main ideas and give opinion if asked
Main Body Paragraph 1
- State one advantage
- Expand/Explain advantage
- Example
- Result
Main Body Paragraph 2
- State one disadvantage
- Expand/Explain disadvantage
- Example
- Result
Conclusion
- Summary of main ideas and opinion, if asked
4. Problems and Solutions
Introduction
- Paraphrase question
- Outline main ideas
Main Body Paragraph 1
- State problem
- Explain problem
- Result
- Example
Main Body Paragraph 2
- State solution
- Explain solution
- Example
Conclusion
- Summary of main ideas
Note: For causes and solutions, simply replace solutions with causes.
5. Two Part Question
Introduction
- Paraphrase question
- Briefly answer both questions
Main Body Paragraph 1
- Answer first question directly
- Explain why
- Further explain
- Example
Main Body Paragraph 2
- Answer second question directly
- Explain why
- Further explain
- Example
Conclusion
- Summary of main ideas
