Tip for Writing Task 2, Discussion Essay

There are two ways to write the discussion essay. 
1) One side opinion 
2) Balance view 
Type of question
- Discuss both sides and give your opinion. 
Q1. When and how to give the opinion ??
Ans. In fact, you must write both discussion and opinion. 
Q2. What structure of the two ways you just mentioned? 
Ans. 
Structure: one side opinion 

1. Introduction: 1) Background: Two Sides
                         2) Thesis: Opinion 
2. Body Paragraph1: one side( for example"copetition") = some people think.........and I agree 
3. Body Paragraph2: other side( for example"Cooperation") = other people think.....
4. Conclusion: Refer to other people's opinion     
                     : Restate my opinion 

Note: 

• Both Sides are bout people think... but we need to agree one side only. 
• Give the reason why people support side 1( competition)
  - eg. Children do better in school
  -eg. Children apply themselves when in direct competition with classmate
  -eg. Later in life: competition in the job market 
• Give the reason why people support side 2 ( cooperation)
  - eg.peopel don't live apart( they learn to live alongside others
  - eg. learn communication
  - eg. deal with confrontation
  - eg. learn to negotiate
• Continue

2) Balance view 

1. Introduction:         1) Background: Two Sides
                         2) Thesis: Opinion to give one position only but not agree with both sides at the same time(it should dependance and clear opinion)                                     
2. Body Paragraph1: one side( for example"competition") = some people think.........and I agree 
3. Body Paragraph2: other side( for example"Cooperation") = other people think.....
4. Body Paragraph 3: My opinion( it is flexible when the child need and when the child don't need)
5. Conclusion: Refer to other people's opinion + my opinion+comment  

***TIP

1) Underline both sides in the essay question.

2) Decide if you agree with one side 100% or if you have one specific opinion 

3) Never agree with both sides

4) Plan supporting point

5) Plan for paraphrasing for the main point 

6) Structure 

   - intro

   - BP1 one side +/- opinion

   - BP2 one side +/- opinion

   - Con

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  - intro

   - BP1 one side 

   - BP2 one side 

   - BP3 opinion 

   - Con

7) Intro = two sides+opinion 

8) Always re-read the question before starting a BP

9) A topic sentence must be full written 

10) Supporting point explain why people have their view 

11) Don't confuse with this with advantages 

12) Refer to other people opinion in the conclusion and restate your opinion 

13) Linking

    - Intro: Although  in my opinion 

    - BP1: In one hand, in other words, consequently, for example, further  

              more, in order to  

    - BP2:  On the other hand, so, Another reason 

    - BP3: Finally, in my view, while, therefore

    - Con: In conclusion, Despite  

** Important message

1) Do not paraphrase all words in essay questions

2) The view is not supporting point ( the supporting point is under the view in the paragraph) 

3) Try not to use idioms