Writing Task 2

COMMUNICATION
AND
THE INTERNET
Week 4 – Making An Argument
 01 02 03 04
Lead-in Introducing Writing Writing Body
Tasks Samples Introduction Paragraphs
• Issues related to the • Coursebook sample • General statement • Supporting ideas
use of the Internet
• Sample 1 • Thesis statement
• Pros and cons of the
Internet • Sample 2
 What current issues related to the use of the Internet and mobile technology
does each picture show?

§ over-reliance on technology § illegal downloads & pirated digital goods

§ anti-social behaviour due to the Internet § online bullying
§ can’t escape work § fraud through online crime
§ children spending too much time online § people reading less
 What current issues related to the use of the Internet and mobile technology
does each picture show?

fraud through
online crime

children spending too

much time online

anti-social behaviour
due to the Internet
Make a list of pros and cons of the Internet and related technology. Think about:

Communication Study

Socializing Work
 Possible Answers
• Communication: speed and ease of access / addiction to net
• Study: improves research skills / overreliance on the internet (chatGPT)
• Socializing: helps people who are shy or who live in remote places / not “real”
face-to-face life
• Work: can work anywhere (remote working) / can’t escape work
ESSAY ORGANIZATION – Making an Argument
Introduction
■ General statement (Paraphrase of the topic question / Lead-in)
■ Thesis statement (Give your brief answer / Tell the readers your plan)

Body 1
■ Topic sentence = generally introduce the 1st point
■ Main idea 1 + Supporting idea(s)
■ Main idea 2 + Supporting idea(s)

Body 2
■ Topic sentence = generally introduce the 2nd point (the only main idea of the paragraph)
■ Supporting ideas 1, 2, 3, 4 or more

Conclusion
■ Summary of main points / Restatement of opinion / Extra recommendation
 LET’S TAKE A
LOOK AT SOME
SAMPLES!
 TOPIC 1

Some people suggest that social networking

and online communication have increased
social isolation.

In what ways do you think this has happened?

Coursebook
Sample
Writing Introduction
 Relevant Supporting Ideas

For each body paragraph of the sample essay, summarize the central point
and its supporting ideas.
 TOPIC 2

Many people think modern communication technology is

having some negative effects on social relationships.

Do you agree or disagree? (IELTS Academic – 26/11/2022)

 SAMPLE 1

SAMPLE 1
BALANCED OPINION
ESSAY
 SAMPLE 2
STRONG OPINION
ESSAY
 Writing Introduction
SAMPLE 1

SAMPLE 2

Introduction
■ General statement (Paraphrase of the topic question / Lead-in)
■ Thesis statement (Give your brief answer / Tell the readers
your plan)
 TOPIC 3
The Internet is often harmful,
especially to young people,
due to the amount and type of
information people can
access.

To what extent do you agree?

Supporting Ideas
WRITING HOMEWORK

Click on the link to brainstorm ideas:

https://padlet.com/buithuyngaulis/brainstorm-ideas-
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