For-and-against essays. Spotlight 11. Module 6

1.

SPOTLIGHT 11.
MODULE 6.E

2. CAN YOU ANSWER THE QUESTIONS?

ex.1
1. What kind of essay is a for-andagainst essay?
2. What should it include?
3. What style are they written in?
4. What techniques can we use in forand-against essay to make them
more interesting for the reader?
Чтобы ответить на эти вопросы используйте блок
теории из учебника стр.110

3. List the advantages and disadvantages of learning a foreign language at school

4. ex.2 Completing a table.

Advantages
• improves future job
prospects
rewarding when
travelling
improves pupils’
analytical skills
Examples
• more and more
businesses work closely
with clients in other country
• avoids confusion;
• shows respect and
understanding for other
cultures
• helps in other subjects
e.g. Maths etc.
Дополните таблицу своими advantages (learning a foreign
language)

5. Linking words/phrases from the model essay

however ― to introduce
contrasting points
To start with ― to introduce
points
In addition ― to add more points
Lastly ― to add points
such as ― to introduce examples
On the other hand ― to
introduce contrasting points
Taking everything into
consideration ― to conclude
Повторяем вводные слова, которые
нужны для написания эссе
however ➝ in contrast
To start with ➝ First of all,
Firstly, In the first place
In addition ➝ Secondly,
Furthermore, Not to mention the
fact that
Lastly ➝ last but not least
such as ➝ for example, in
particular, like
On the other hand ➝ In
contrast; However, Nonetheless
Taking everything into
consideration ➝
In conclusion, All things
considered, Taking
everything into account, All in all

6. ex.3 Read the extracts below and say which are beginnings and which are endings.

7. Impersonal style.

What does it mean:
Using formal
impersonal style?
• In formal impersonal style
we can’t use:
-short forms;
-colloquial language;
-avoid emotional expressions