II.

To what extent do you agree/disagree [partly agree/disagree]

Introduction Lead-in See I.

sentence
Thesis ome people agree/say that … while others
statement claim/believe that [S-V]
Some people strongly agree/strongly
disagree/are strongly against [N/V-ing].
However, [the other side of the argument –
N/V-ing] also has some justification.
It is controversial whether [S-V] or [S-V]
It is argued that [S-V]. However/Personally, …
Sentence 3 This essay will take a closer look at the issue.
Paragraph 1 Opening First of all/To begin with, [rephrase one
sentence viewpoint]
In one group are those who believe/feel that
[S-V]
Paragraph 2 Opening In the other group are those who feel/believe
sentence that [S-V]
Conclusion In conclusion/To sum up,
Note: See I. for more expressions of advantages and disadvantages

Discussing other people’s opinions

- It is argued by some people that

- Yet others believe that
- Many people think that
- A commonly held belief is that
- Some people feel that