Essay

Expressing your opinion

Complete WASP (ANALYZE THE TASK)

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BRAINSTORM IDEAS

Should people save for the future?

YES Save for a rainy day Provide for your

children and grandchildren

Not get into debt

NO Life is short Live for the

moment

How could you spend your money to improve the quality of your life?

Have fun Travel around the world Enjoy a luxurious lifestyle

Detailed plan

Introduction Refer to the topic State your opinionPar. 2Give the other point of view

and explain why you don’t; agree with it.

Par. 3Give additional reasons to

support your opinionConclusion Par.4Summarize your argument

and restate your opinion.

Introducing ideas

Many people feel / believe that… It is often said that… There are people who claim that… Some people argue that… Many of us wish… I personally (do not) believe… The way I see it… In my experience …

supporting your opinion with reasons and examples Most people send money on things they don’t need

such as upgrades on telephones. People tend to spend money to cheer themselves. For

instance they go on a shopping spree. It is a good idea to save money for life’s big events.

One such event is a wedding. In my opinion, people should save their money for a

rainy day. For one thing, you never know when you’ll need some money.

I don’t think that worrying about money and the future is good for you. First of all, worrying doesn’t solve your problems focus on the good things and try to enjoy life.

Adding ideas

A part-time job is a good way to earn extra money. Besides/in addition, a job gives young people useful work experience.

The amount of traffic has increased lately. There has also been an increase in pollution.

Children learn computer skills when they play games. Furthermore/moreover, computer games can teach them to think and react quickly.

Students need to learn practical skills as well as theoretical subjects.

Contrasting ideas

Opening your own business can be a satisfying experience. On the other hand, it can be very stressful.

Getting a university degree is a great achievement. However, not all university graduates get good jobs.

City life is noisy and hurried, whereas / while life in the country is more peaceful.

In a discursive composition, the style should be neutral and impersonal-avoid making personal statements and evaluation in the body of your compositions. Give your opinion in the closing paragraph.