For-and-against essay: robots

Curriculum topic

Grade

Grade 10

Subject

Английский язык

Term

3

Lesson

№ 71

Learning objectives

• 10.3.2ask and answer complex questions to obtain information on a wide range of general and academic topics
• 10.5.5develop coherent arguments, supported by examples and justifications as necessary, for a wide range of writing genres on familiar general topics and curricula, with support

Sample questions

1. 1
   What is the main aim of a for-and-against essay?

   To explain how to do something step by step To persuade the reader to accept one side only To present both sides of an issue in a balanced way To tell a personal story about the writer's own life
2. 2
   How are the arguments usually organised in the body of a for-and-against essay?

   All points mixed randomly together in one paragraph Only examples, without any arguments or opinions Only points for, with no counter-arguments at all Points for and points against in separate paragraphs
3. 3
   Which linking word introduces a contrasting point?

   Furthermore However In addition Moreover