8 IT'S A CRIME ELOPING WRITING ssay about crime d the essay quickly. What is it about? d the essay again and label the headings below with the paragraphs A-E The writer's opinion {_] ument for The conclusion Argument against troduction summarising the debate [| overty is the Cause of Crime ‘Crime isa serious problem in every country around the world, Some people think that the main cause of crime is poverty. Other people have argued that poverty does not have a direct link to crime. 4 1 there are many reasons why people commit crimes, and poverty is one of them. For ‘example, a teenager has no money but wants the same trainers a his or her classmate so goes out and shoplifts them. 2 1 it not just poor people who commit crimes. Wealthy people with good jobs and loving families also commit crimes, However hey probably cofnmi their crimes for other easons «they may be risk takers. * . children from a poor family with a very loving mother and father will probably not commit a crime. They have love and security and they're happy. s » the main reason for teenagers and young people committing crimes is the lack of support from their family and people around them. They feel unloved and they have ne good role models, Ee , poverty isa cause of crime, butits not the only cause. Governments need to improve living standards forall their citizens, and we all need to try and help children and teenagers who have no support from others, omplete the essay with the phrases in the list. Te conclude | However | Firstly | Forexample | In my opinion | On the other hand ite an essay with the title ‘Heavier Punishments Will Reduce Crime’. Planning your essay He Think about the advantages and disadvantages of stronger criminal sentences. © Add two advantages and two disadvantages to the columns. [Advantages Iwill deter criminals from committing another crime, [Disadvantages Mixing with other criminals in prison will do more harm than good. _ Now you have your argument forand ‘against heavier punishment, You also need: eens "© Anintroduction © Your opinion © Aconclusion Look again at the phrases in Exercise 3 above to help with your writing, Write about 250 words. erect Zee | g —easikicton My thoughts Condusion Arguments for | ee: against Connecting phrases | 7 Ss se Se ae