how to write 2

General Tips
1. Plan your composition by writing a few outlines. It is recommended to

use a list in order to write the main idea and supporting details.
2. Make sure you understand the subject and write exactly what’s
required.
3. Write 4 paragraphs. Leave an empty line between paragraphs.
Leave margins of 2 cm on each side of the page for remarks.
4. Clear handwriting! Write in ink only – black or blue. If you type your
essay, leave double space between the lines.
5. Your sentences must be short and clear; not longer than one and a
half lines.
6. Use sentence connectors to connect sentences and paragraphs.
7. Start each sentence with a CAPITAL LETTER and end it with a full
stop (.)
8. Pay attention to grammar. Decide in advance what time frame you
want to use (past or present) so you won’t mix tenses.
9. Make sure your ideas are clear to you and your readers.
10. Structure of your composition:
a. First paragraph – introduction of the topic you are going to write
about.
b. Body of the text – (2 paragraphs in the middle) should contain
explanations, details, examples or descriptions related to your
subject.
c. Last paragraph – summary or conclusion of your composition.
11. Each paragraph should have a key sentence at the beginning. It
should tell the reader what the paragraph is about.
12. After you finish writing, read your composition again in order to
make sure that what you wrote is clear and to correct your mistakes.
Check your dictionary for spelling.
Each paragraph in an opinion essay should contain:
This 1:
Paragraph model can help
Introduction. Get the reader's Paragraph 2: State the first main point (topic
attention. Introduce your main idea and sentence). State the supporting detail(s), such
controlling statement. The reader should know as, explanations, examples, arguments or facts
from the beginning what you are going to to support your argument.
discuss.
Paragraph 3: State the second main point Paragraph 4: Conclusion. Restate your main
(topic sentence). State the supporting idea. Restate your main points. Leave the
detail(s). Make sure that your arguments are reader with a good impression. That is, your
related to the main idea you introduced to reader should feel that you have presented your
your reader in the beginning. ideas clearly and grammatically.
This template can help you with your own essay of opinion.
Many people claim that__________________________________. In my opinion,

the opposite is true/a good idea for a few reasons.
First, ________________________________________________________________
For example, ______________________________________________________.
As a result, ____________________________________________.
Second, _____________________________________________________________.
That is, _____________________________________________________________.
Therefore, __________________________________________________.
In conclusion, I strongly believe that ____________________________________

_______________________________.
Each paragraph in a for and against essay should contain:
Paragraph 1: Introduction – state the Paragraph 2: Arguments for – write a list

issue you are going to discuss. of points to support the statement in the
question
Paragraph 3: Arguments against – Paragraph 4: Conclusion – write a

write the points which oppose the summary and present your opinions.
statement. Take a stand only at the end!
This template can help you write your own for and against
essay!
______________ is a controversial issue. Some people say ____________________,

while others claim that ________________________________________.
On the one hand, ____________________________________________________.

For instance, ______________________________________________ Therefore,
_____________________________________________________.
On the other hand, _____________________________________________. So

________________________________________. In addition,
__________________________________________________.
In conclusion, ______________ has both advantages and disadvantages. Yet I firmly

believe that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
THE FOLLOWING PHRASES WILL HELP YOU BEGIN YOUR PARAGRAPHS:
Opening Middle Closing

Paragraphs Paragraphs Paragraphs
… is a phenomenon which First, it’s essential to In conclusion, never have I
demands our attention. In remember that… been more convinced that…
my opinion, ….
Many people believe that… To begin with, it’s worth All things considered, I
In my opinion, it is true / mentioning that… strongly believe that….
the opposite is true for a
few reasons.
There are some factors First and foremost, it is To sum up, as I have
which must be taken into important to state that… mentioned above, I am
account… totally convinced that …
Lately, we have become Opponents / Proponents To conclude, it is necessary
increasingly aware of … of … take a different view to remember that… / It is
about…… essential … / It is vital…
When discussing the issue On the one hand, …. In conclusion, bearing this
of… I firmly believe that… in mind, I unequivocally
In this essay, I'll point out On the other hand, ….. believe that…
arguments which support
my opinion.
In my point of view… / Another point that should All in all, the advantages
Personally… / In my be taken into outweigh the
opinion…/ As I see it… consideration is (that)….. disadvantages…Therefore,
I'm quite certain that …..
… is a controversial issue. A further argument Finally, after considering
Some people claim…. while against / in favor of…… the pros and cons I think
others believe… is….. that…
(I tend to agree with the
former / the latter).
One/Another commonly To sum up, in light
heard objection to this of the arguments
argument is… presented above, I
tend to agree
with…
USEFUL CONNECTORS FOR WRITING

PURPOSE EXAMPLES
To add points on the same And, in addition to, moreover, besides, furthermore,
topic also, too
To describe similarity Similarly, likewise, in the same way
To express contrast But, however, nevertheless, yet, still, although, even

if, even though, in spite of, despite
To introduce opposing points On the one hand… on the other hand, in contrast,
contrary to, it can also be argued that, there are
people who say that
To describe cause or reason Because (of), since, due to, for this reason, that is
why, one/another reason for… is…
To describe a result So, therefore, consequently, thus, as a result (of),
To state a purpose in order to, so that, so as to
To make general statements In general, generally, on the whole
To give examples For example, for instance, such as, like, particularly,
in particular, especially, specifically
To describe reality In fact, as a matter of fact, actually
To express personal opinions In my opinion, I (strongly / firmly) believe/ think/ feel

(that)
To list points To begin with, in the first place, first of all, first/
firstly, secondly, thirdly, after that, then, next, finally
To conclude In conclusion, to sum up, in short, all in all, all things

considered,
To show time When, while, before, after, until, as soon as, by the
time
To show sequence First, at first, in the beginning, next, then, later,

earlier, meanwhile, after that afterwards, at last,
finally, eventually, in the end
To rephrase In other words, that is, namely, that is to say

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General Tips

1. Plan your composition by writing a few outlines. It is recommended to

Each paragraph in an opinion essay should contain:

Many people claim that__________________________________. In my opinion,

In conclusion, I strongly believe that ____________________________________

Each paragraph in a for and against essay should contain:

Paragraph 1: Introduction – state the Paragraph 2: Arguments for – write a list

Paragraph 3: Arguments against – Paragraph 4: Conclusion – write a

______________ is a controversial issue. Some people say ____________________,

On the one hand, ____________________________________________________.

On the other hand, _____________________________________________. So

In conclusion, ______________ has both advantages and disadvantages. Yet I firmly

Opening Middle Closing

USEFUL CONNECTORS FOR WRITING

To describe similarity Similarly, likewise, in the same way

To express contrast But, however, nevertheless, yet, still, although, even

To describe a result So, therefore, consequently, thus, as a result (of),

To state a purpose in order to, so that, so as to

To make general statements In general, generally, on the whole

To describe reality In fact, as a matter of fact, actually

To express personal opinions In my opinion, I (strongly / firmly) believe/ think/ feel

To conclude In conclusion, to sum up, in short, all in all, all things

To show sequence First, at first, in the beginning, next, then, later,

To rephrase In other words, that is, namely, that is to say

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