Writing Essays 240-280 words

Both texts refer to the topic of ……………………… but from

different angles.

LEAVE A LINE BETWEEN PARAGRAPHS

According to the first passage (paraphrase/ summarise first key

point in your own words)……………............................................

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…….. .Personally/ Regardless of/ As I see it, (evaluate/ react to

first key point) .
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The writer also claims that (paraphrase/ summarise second key

point in your own words) …………………………………………….

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…………………. There is no doubt in my mind/ I am inclined to

believe that (evaluate/react to second key point)……………………

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The second text, on the other hand, looks at

(paraphrase/summarise first key point in your own words)….

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…………………………. Although most people would agree that ...

(evaluate/react to first key point)…………………………………..

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Emphasis is also placed on the idea that (paraphrase/summarise
second key point in your own words)

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………. To my mind, (evaluate/react to second key point

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The obvious conclusion to be drawn is that/ All things considered,

On balance, I tend to believe that (conclude very briefly) ………..

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