PART I: THE OUTLINE

Agree Disagree

 Reason 1:  Reason 1:

 Reason 2:  Reason 2:
 PART II: WRITING MATERIALS
Introduction
Giving opinion
1. While I admit that [topic] has negative/positive effects, [some problems/some benefits] are
pronounced. Therefore, I am in (or not) agreement with [topic]
 eg. While I admit that banning alcoholic beverages has positive effects, problems with
alcoholics are pronounced. Therefore, I am not in agreement with government stopping
alcoholic drink production.

2. Despite [some problems/some benefits], I strongly [agree/disagree] that [topic] would ultimately
result in [some problems/some benefits].
 eg. Despite a large number of benefits for public health, I strongly disagree that banning
alcoholic beverages would ultimately result in the end of alcoholism.

3. In my opinion, I firmly [agree/disagree] that [topic], can prompt/trigger/propel toward [some

problems/some benefits]
 eg. In my opinion, I firmly disagree that banning alcoholic beverages can prompt people to
stop drinking alcohols.

BODY 1. (reasons you agree?)

Topic sentence
Undeniably, [topic] plays a critical role in ...
 eg. Undeniably, banning alcoholic drinks plays a critical role in stopping consumers from
buying them
Firstly, [topic] is of crucial importance.
On the one hand, it is obvious that...

Body 2. (reasons you disagree?)

Topic sentence
However, [topic] does not always guarantee ...
However, there is evidence to suggest that ...
On the other hand, ...

Supporting sentences
Firstly, … . Secondly, …

Conclusion
In conclusion, due to the fact that ______________, I strongly believe ____________.
 PART III: WRITING TEMPLATE

Introduction
While I admit that [topic] has negative/positive effects, [some problems/some benefits] are
pronounced. Therefore, I am in (or not) agreement with [topic]

Body 1:
T Undeniably, [topic] plays a critical role in creating some major drawbacks/benefits.

E The key rationale is that _______________________________________________________

E For instance, _____________________________________________________________

E Another significant point is that___________________________________________

E To illustrate, _____________________________________________________________

R In short, _____________________________________________________________

Body 2
T However, there is compelling evidence to suggest that this trend will be benefitial/problematic by
which I find strongly convinced.

E Firstly, ____________________________________________________________________

E In fact,________________________________________________________________________

E The second point should be taken into consideration is that____________________________

E As a good example, _____________________________________________________________

E As a result,_____________________________________________________________

Conclusion
In conclusion, I argue that although _____________, I strongly believe that _________________