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Discussion Essay Guide and Sample
Discussion Essay Guide and Sample
Discussion Essay Guide and Sample
opinion
In this guide, you'll learn how to answer IELTS writing task 2 questions
that ask you to discuss both points of view before giving your opinion.
This type of question is often confused with an agree/disagree question or
a give your opinion question. In the latter types of questions, you can
choose an opinion and generate your arguments. However, for a discuss
both views + give opinion question, you have to discuss both points of
view impartially before giving your own view.
In this lesson you will see IELTS writing task 2 sample question + model
answer and learn:
First of all, you have to identify the two opinions. These are:
Step 2:
Choose your point of view:
For our essay, we will agree that although external factors influence the
development of a child, parents and family still have the upper hand.
1. Introduction
2. Body paragraph 1 – discuss the first opinion
3. Body paragraph 2 – discuss the second opinion
4. Body paragraph 3 – give your own opinion
5. Conclusion
Introduction
Paraphrase the statement (sentences 1 and 2) and give your own
opinion (sentence 3):
It is often held that teachers, peers and the media have a significant
influence on the life of children. While some people argue that these
factors are predominant in shaping a child's future, others believe that
parents impact their offspring in more critical ways. This essay will
discuss both these points of view and argue in favour of the latter.
Body paragraph 1
For this essay, it is good to write three body paragraphs. In the first
paragraph, you can dissect the first argument.
On the one hand, the books children read and the music they listen to
form their belief system. In other words, children tend to copy the
behaviour of their favourite personality or fictional character. Moreover,
when little ones work and play in groups, they are influenced by their
peers. Finally, other factors, like the media, prompt children to want
things regarded as fashionable. For instance, children demand toys that
they see on television.
Body paragraph 2
In the second paragraph, you can discuss the second point of view.
Body paragraph 3
In the 3rd body paragraph, which is shorter than either of the
above, you can give your opinion.
Conclusion
In the concluding paragraph, briefly summarise what you have
written and restate your opinion:
On the one hand, the books children read and the music they listen to
form their belief system. In other words, children tend to copy the
behaviour of their favourite personality or fictional character. Moreover,
when little ones work and play in groups, they are influenced by their
peers. Finally, other factors, like the media, prompt children to want
things regarded as fashionable. For instance, children demand toys that
they see on television.
On the other hand, a child's personality is malleable at a very young age,
and parents are always present in their life at this stage. Also, very young
children love to imitate. For example, children who come from a
dysfunctional family often exhibit behavioural problems at school. An
emotionally secure environment at home is critical for the child's
confidence. Moreover, parents also teach children about setting
boundaries.
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