Writing_ Advantages and Disadvantages Review

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What is a thesis statement about?

• main idea of a paragraph

• main idea of the whole essay

• conclusion

What is a topic sentence?

• The topic sentence talks about the idea of the whole paragraph.

• The topic sentence talks about the idea of the whole essay.

• The topic sentence gives out examples for each idea.

Which of these sentences can be a thesis statement for the "Discuss both advantages and disadvantages" essay?

• While there were advantages of living in a big family in the past, the disadvantages were greater.

• This essay will argue that the advantages of this outweigh the drawbacks.

• While I accept that these games can sometimes have a positive effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.

• I will discuss both benefits and drawbacks in my essay below.

Which of these sentences can be the thesis statement for "Does the advantages outweigh the disadvantages" essay?

• Below is a discussion about both the pros and cons of this development.

• While I accept that these games can sometimes have a positive effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.

• However, there are not only benefits but also several negative aspects that should be taken into consideration.

• This essay will discuss both advantages and disadvantages of using private cars.

What should we do when we give out ideas?

• As many ideas as possible

• Just topic sentence and idea

• Topic sentence, idea and explanation for each.

Should we write the question down in our essay?

• Yes, so they know what the essay is about

• No, no need to write down

• Yes, but paraphrase them

Where should we paraphrase the question?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Introduction and Body

• Introduction and Conclusion

One advantage of living in small village is ........... because..............

( Use / to seperate your answer)

One advantage is that people could depend on their neighbors because they knew each other well. For example,…