DICSUSSION ESSAY (when in assay you asked to discuss both points of view)

FIRST PARAGRAPH

1st – Background statement – перефразировка (лучше сделать более расширенную)

examples:
- During much of twentieth century, little action was taken to encourage lifestyle
changes that are enviromentally sound. However, over the last twenty years,
significant efforts have been made to educate humanity about the theats modern
lifestyle pose to the environment.
- Technology has been increasingly used thoughout the world. This is very aparent in
classroom today.
- In recent years, advances in technology have allowed governments, the police and
privarely owned companies to keep the public under constant surveillance.
- The question of whether it is right to keep animals in captivity is one that has been
under discussion for some time now.
- Did you ever dream of becoming a doctor when you where young? Although it can
be very rewarding career, being a doctor also has its drawbacks.
- Imaging going to school all day long and then having to work as well. Many young
people decide to attend school and have a part-time job at the same time.
- Cooking is something that few of us have time to do in today’s fast-moving world.
- Most people would agree that car iwnership has increased in recent years and is
causing a range of problems, particularly in built-up areas.
2 and 3d– The points of view и Outline sentence – обязательное! Что именно будет в
nd

эссе и в каком порядке и задать общий вопрос examples:

- But does eating out really have as many disadvantages as people think is does?
- Invisible satellites orbit the Earth, watching us whether we like is or not. Is this,
however, a development we should welcome?
- It may seem, at first, that tourism brings only benefits, but further consideration
shows that it also has negative effects.
- After all, what right do we have to decide if an animal should be free or not?
- Whether technology will ultimately prove the solution to these issues is a highly
contentious topic.
- In this essay both sides of this debate will be analyzed before a reasoned conclusion
is drawn.

В итоге должно получится около 3-х предложений . В конце можно поставить

условные конструкции и вопросительное предложение – рассуждение на тему эссе
(ВО ВСЕМ ЭССЕ НЕ БОЛЕЕ ДВУХ ВОПРОСИТЕЛЬНЫХ ПРЕДЛОЖЕНИЙ , А ЛУЧШЕ
ВООБЩЕ ОДНО, их вообще можно ставить только в первом параграфе или в
последнем).

SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 1 and 2 (одинаковые по структуре, но высказывают

противоположные точки зрения)

1st – Statement of POV (points of view statement) – высказывает точку зрения которая
будет описываться в данном параграфе examples:
- On the one hand, many believe that individuals should adopt simply and less
technologically-dependent lifestyles to tackle environmental damage.
- On the other hand, many people support thenc notion that one day technology
will develop to the point that it is capable of eradicating environmental problems.
- There are several points in favour of keeping animals in zoos.
 - On the other hand animals in zoos are forced to live in a completely unnatural
environment and are often not given the amount of living space that they need.
nd
2 - Example sentence
- For example, many international grocers like Auchan have taken steps to encourage
people to bring their own bags from home instead of using the plastic one provided.
- For instance, recently a new bacteria strain has been developed that can break
down toxin produced by rotting garbage in landfills.
- In countries where human rights are ignored, the use of security cameras of
listening devices may be harmful to society.
- First of all, it gives people the chance to see and learn about animals which they
would probably otherwise never see.
3d – Discussion sentence – обсуждение примера и доказательство связи с точкой
зрения, которая обсуждается в параграфе.
- As a result of this simple lifestyle change, several billion less plastic bags are
dumped into landfills every year which clearly has positive ramifications for the
environment as a whole.
- As these toxins are carcinogenic to humans, the ability for technology to cleanse and
purify the environment and regulate itself can be seen.
- In areas where there is a high crime rate, the use of security cameras may act as a
deterrent to crimanals; if theycan see camera, they may think twice about breaking
into a building of stealing a car.
4th - Conclusion sentence – поддерживает точку зрения
- Thus, it is understandable, why this point of view has garnered support.
- Thus, it is understandable, why many have faith that technological developments
will supplant the need for human lifestyle changes.
- Moreover, many species are saved from becoming extinct by being kept in zoos,
where they are encouraged to breed.
- What is more, living in captivity makes animals dependent on humans and means
that they cannot be released back into the wild, as they would not be able to survive

CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH

1st and 2nd– Summary of POV (points of views) analyzed and Statement of our POV – что
проанализировано в этом эссе и необходимо дать свое мнение (можно все
объеденить в одно предложение.
- Following this look at the varying opinions regarding this debate, it is felt humanity
should draw from the advantages of both camps when devising strategy to deal with
the environmental problems caused by new technologies.
- To sum up, it is obvious that keeping animals in zoos can deprive them of the right
to live in their natural environment. It is, however sometimes the only way to
prevent more species from becoming extinct.
- It seems inevitable that there will be more and more ways to monitor society in the
future. However, it is our responsibility to evaluate new technology and decide
whether it will do more harm than good.
- It is up to each individual to decide whether he or she would benefit from working
and studing at the same time.
- All in all, while eating out does have its advantages, it is not something we should
make habit of.
3d - Prediction/Recomendation
- In doing so, it is expected that one day humanity will be able to live harmoniously
with nature.
 - Perhabs we should all try to make time in our lives to eat properly.
- Further, it is expected that technology will act as a supplement to teachers and aid
them in instruction their pupils.
- It is recommended these policies be put into the action the world over.
- It is hoped the manner in which courses are offered in the developed world never
changes.
- Therefore, we should try to ensure that animals are only kept in captivity when
necessary.

ARGUMENT ASSAY (when in assay you asked DO YOU AGREE?)

В этом эссе автор сначала высказывает свою точку зрения и только потом
обосновывает ее.
FIRST PARAGRAPH

1st – Background sentence and detailed background (так же как discussion)

2nd – Thesis – точка зрения автора
- It is disagreed that technology will replace teachers in the classroom.
- It is agreed that environmental protection efforts need to be brought to the fore of
global priorities and taken to a more advanced level of activity.
d
3 - Outline sentence
- This will be proven by analyzing how teachers can cater to the needs of their
students as well as motivate and discipline them.
- Manners in which this can be done will be analyzed, namely through the global
employment of renewable energy and through global educational efforts.

SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH (можно сделать один параграф или два)

1st – Topic sentence – перефразировка последнего преложения предыдущего

параграфа (outline sentence)
- A very important aspect of teaching is the ability of teacher to shape their teaching
style to the needs of their students (1ый параграф).
- Motivation and discipline are key to a student’s academic success in the classroom
(2ой параграф).
- Firstly, renewable energy needs to be developed further to really make a difference
in mankind’s fight against global pollution (1ый параграф).
- Secondly, a big part of the fight against pollution is educating people about the
measures they can take to help (1ый параграф).

2nd and 3d – Example and discussion sentence (как в discussion assay)

4d – Conclusion sentence – общий вывод для абзаца (должно перекликаться с тезисом
– то есть совпадать с точкой зрения автора)
- As a result, technology will not replace teachers.
- After analyzing this, it is clear that teachers will always be needed in the classroom.
- It is for this reason that environmental protection should be taken to a
higher level.
CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
1st – Summary – о чем говорили в параграфах (перефразировка Outline sentence)
2nd – Restatement of thesis – перефразировка thesis
 - Following the analyzation of a teacher’s ability to cater to students as well as their
capability of guiding students towards success, it is clear that technology will never
replace teachers in the classroom.
- After analyzing how growth in renewable energy and awareness can help the
current global environmental crisis, it is felt the argument for environmental policy
improvements has been proven.
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3 – Prediction/Recommendation (как в Dicsussion assay)

ПРИМЕР ARGUMENT ASSAY

During much of the twentieth century, little action was taken to encourage lifestyle changes
that are environmentally sound. However, over the last twenty years, significant efforts have
been made to educate humanity about the threats modern lifestyle pose to the environment.
It is agreed that environmental protection efforts need to be brought to the fore of global
priorities and taken to a more advanced level of activity. Manners in which this can be done
will be analyzed, namely through the global employment of renewable energy and through
global educational efforts.
Firstly, renewable energy needs to be developed further to really make a difference in
mankind’s fight against global pollution. Take solar power, for example. At the moment solar
power is still notably more expensive than petrol, although the gap is closing quickly. With a
little extra push, solar power could become a cheaper energy source, thus inciting pollution-
causing petroleum industries to shift their focus to the renewal energy sector. It is for this
reason that environmental protection should be taken to a higher level.
Secondly, a big part of the fight against pollution is educating people about the measures they
can take to help. For instance, advertising on highly frequented websites like Facebook could
do a lot to raise awareness of the lifestyle people need to employ to best help the environment.
Because online efforts to promote environmental awareness are low at the moment, it is felt
increasing them would encourage people to be receptive to new lifestyle changes. It is for this
reason that the idea of beefing up the world’s environmental protection efforts is supported.
After analyzing how growth in renewable energy and awareness can help the current global
environmental crisis, it is felt the argument for environmental policy improvements has been
proven. It is recommended these policies be put into the action the world over.