5V | WRITING | 'For and Against' Essay

5V | WRITING | 'For and Against' Essay
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5V | WRITING | 'For and Against' Essay

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When do you write a 'for and against' essay?
When you argue both in favor of as well as opposed to a particular issue, using a range of formal language.

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How do you write a 'for and against' essay?
INTRODUCTION
Start with general or factual comments about the topic.
"Many people have become flexitarian, vegetarian or even vegan in recent years."


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How do you write a 'for and against' essay?
INTRODUCTION
Close with a statement that mentions both sides of the issue.
“Although there are numerous benefits to adhering to a plant-based diet, there are also several potential downsides.”


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How do you write a 'for and against' essay?

BODY
Present arguments for in one paragraph and arguments against in another paragraph.
FOR: health, the environment, animal welfare
AGAINST: health, appetite, equity

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How do you write a 'for and against' essay?

BODY
Develop and support some of your arguments with additional comments or examples.
This explains and elaborates on the the topic.

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How do you write a 'for and against' essay?

BODY
Make comparisons.
Show both sides of the story (think of your pancake!).

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How do you write a 'for and against' essay?

CONCLUSION
Make a summarizing statement.
"On balance, there are both pros and cons to a plant-based diet."

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How do you write a 'for and against' essay?

CONCLUSION
End with your personal opinion.
"Personally, I feel that the pros outweigh the cons by far and that plant-based diets mark our culinary future."

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5V | WRITING | 'For and Against' Essay

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