B 2 WRITING

Argument development
WRITING
 When dealing with a writing task- to state
your opinion, follow the steps:
1. Underline key words
2. Brainstorm your ideas and write them down
3. Set your mind to the use of appropriate linking
words/ phrases.
4. Build your arguments into good, solid sentences
so that they follow a natural course.
Give examples or go from a general point to a
more specific one.
 WRITING 2. brainstorming
What could be done to improve your
school?
Suggestions
 Decorate
Paint classroom. Put up pictures
Buy new equipment
more computers
new sports

 introduce new subjects

opportunities to be creative – painting or
ceramics advanced sciences
WRITING 2. brainstorming
 How can we protect the environment?
Suggestions

 Recycle
 Set up recycling stations for bottles and
newspapers.
 Have special pick-up for plastics

 Use car less

 Ride a bicycle
 Use public transport

 Don’t destroy natural environments

 Protect forests
 Use alternative fuel sources
 WRITING 3. use the right linking words/
expressions
 GIVING PERSONAL OPINIONS
 I think
 as far as I’m concerned,
 For me / personally,
 in my opinion,
 GIVING EXAMPLES
 For example / for instance
 such as /like
 There should / could
 One solution/ idea…Another solution / idea
 WRITING 4. write nicely made sentences, going with
the flow of your ideas.
 Most people think watching TV is harmful. Personally,
I think watching TV can be beneficial.
 A friend should always be sympathetic. For example,
my friend Sally always listens quietly while I tell my problems.
 Is summer the best time for a holiday? As far as I’m concerned,
holidays can be taken at any time of the year.
 Some of the school subjects I dislike (such as
maths and chemistry), might be more interesting if
computers were used in class.
 There are a number of ways to get fit. One idea is
to go to the gym every day before school.
 Schools do not teach young people what they really need to know. I think
that schools should offer courses to help students get jobs.
 It is time we stopped watching so watching so much TV. Instead we could
play basketball or take a long walk.
 My sister keeps complaining that she doesn’t have enough pocket
money .One solution is for her to get a part – time job.