pros and cons essays

"FOR AND AGAINST" ESSAYS

A good essay of this type should consist of: a) INTRODUCTION Paragraph 1: You state the topic. This means that you talk generally about the topic without giving your opinion.b) MAIN BODY Paragraph 2: You give the points for (advantages) along with your justification. ( + + )Paragraph 3: You give the points against (disadvantages) along with your justification. ( - - )c) CLOSING PARAGRAPH Paragraph 4: You express either a balanced consideration of the topic OR your opinion, that is, for example, by expressing whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or vice versa.

In this type of essay writing, you MUST NOT include opinion words (I believe, I think, etc.) in the introduction or the main body. Opinion words can ONLY be used in the final paragraph, where you may state your opinion on the topic.

Use connectors!!!

Advantages and disadvantages of computer games

Now FIND a topic in this presentation, use the proposed ideas and write an essay with a maximum length of 200 words.

Internet and new technologies

Young people can do research for the homework or schoolwork Keep in touch with friends and family all around the worldGlobal job opportunitiesInformation is available like never before.

Some people become addicted to online gamingIt has decreased personal privacy.The internet can become an addiction.

Robots or doctors?

• Robots never make mistakes
• Robots never get tired
• They can store and analyse much for information than a human

Only human doctors can give comfort and support to their patient and their familiesOnly human doctors can use their intuition to make quick decisions and take action

Advantages and disadvantages of computer games

About 85% of computer games are violentTeenagers who spend their time playing a lot find it difficult to distinguish between fantasy and realityIt is an addictive hobbyThey have no real friends

TEENAGERS CLAIM COMPUTER GAMES HELP THEM RELAX AFTER A LONG DAY AT SCHOOL COMPUTER GAMES ARE EXCITING, CHEAP AND ENTERTAININGSOME COMPUTER GAMES ARE EDUCATIONAL

Having a pet

-Difficulties While Traveling -some dog owners do not educate their dogs well -It is expensive -A stress relief -Health benefitsProvide comfort to older people who live on their own

• Shopping online is simple and easy
• It can save a lot of time
• You can buy goods or services from all over the world
• Products sold online are usually cheaper
• Consumers can't see the products they are buying
• It is easy to compare prices.
• You can't try on clothes or shoes
• You may not be at home when your parcel is delivered
• You have to wait a few days to get your products

ONLINE SHOPPING

• Pros and cons of being rich

BEING RICH - You are able to do most of the things you want You can afford most things you want -Time to do things you love -Money can’t buy the love of your friends and family -Holidays anywhere -Your stress levels are really high -A great home -Boredom