A FOR AND AGANST ESSAY A for and against essay is usually about a topic which is quite controversial. When writing a for and against essay, the writer presents both sides of an issue and concludes by supporting one of the sides.

Useful Language The question is... “El asunto es”…. In general / generally “generalmente” In fact “de hecho” On the one hand,... “Por una parte”… On the other hand,... “Por otra” … In addition,... “además”.. Moreover / Furthermore “además” What is more “lo que es más” However “sin embargo” In contrast “por el contrario” For example,... “por ejemplo”…. In conclusión,. “en conclusión”…. To sum up,... “para resumir” …. I believe that.. “creo que” …. In my opinión, “en mi opinión”

MOVING OUT There always comes a time when young people are ready to leave home. The question is whether they should do this immediately after they finish school. On the one hand, there are several advantages for young people who leave their parents' home. First of all, they no longer have to live according to their parents' rules. In addition, they start to learn how to be independent and responsible and to make decisions for themselves. On the other hand, this sudden change may leave some young people feeling lost and confused. They sometimes find it difficult financially. They suddenly have to pay electricity and telephone bills, things they never had to pay when they lived at home. In conclusion, I believe that 18 is a very young age to leave home. In my opinion, it is better for young people to find a Job and make some money before leaving their family and setting up their own home.

MOVING OUT The subjet: -There is a time when young people have to leave their home Arguments for: - Not living with rules - Responsible for themselves Arguments against: - Confusion - Financial problems

Introduction: states the topic with a sentence and establishes the doubt of the writer about the topic There always comes a time when young people are ready to leave home. The question is whether they should do this immediately after they finish school.

The Body. Its first paragraph gives arguments to, it is introduced by a connector of contrast plus a sentences and several examples On the one hand, there are several advantages for young people who leave their parents' home. (Introduces the advantages) First of all, they no longer have to live according to their parents' rules. In addition, they start to learn how to be independent and responsible and to make decisions for themselves. (Explains your statement)

The Body. Its second paragraph gives arguments against, it is introduced by a connector of contrast plus a sentences and several examples On the other hand, this sudden change may leave some young people feeling lost and confused. (tell the disadvantages in a general sense) They sometimes find it difficult financially. They suddenly have to pay electricity and telephone bills, things they never had to pay when they lived at home. (the explanations of the disadvantage)

The Closing summarises the topic and states the writer’s opinion In conclusion, I believe that 18 is a very young age to leave home. (the summary) In my opinion, it is better for young people to find a Job and make some money before leaving their family and setting up their own home. (your opinion)

MOVING OUT There always comes a time when young people are ready to leave home. The question is whether they should do this immediately after they finish school. On the one hand, there are several advantages for young people who leave their parents' home. First of all, they no longer have to live according to their parents' rules. In addition, they start to learn how to be independent and responsible and to make decisions for themselves. On the other hand, this sudden change may leave some young people feeling lost and confused. They sometimes find it difficult financially. They suddenly have to pay electricity and telephone bills, things they never had to pay when they lived at home. In conclusion, I believe that 18 is a very young age to leave home. In my opinion, it is better for young people to find a Job and make some money before leaving their family and setting up their own home. The whole composition is like this

Here we can see the only connectors MOVING OUT There always comes a time when young people are ready to leave home. The question is whether they should do this immediately after they finish school. On the one hand, there are several advantages for young people who leave their parents' home. First of all, they no longer have to live according to their parents' rules. In addition, they start to learn how to be independent and responsible and to make decisions for themselves. On the other hand, this sudden change may leave some young people feeling lost and confused. They sometimes find it difficult financially. They suddenly have to pay electricity and telephone bills, things they never had to pay when they lived at home. In conclusion, I believe that 18 is a very young age to leave home. In my opinion, it is better for young people to find a Job and make some money before leaving their family and setting up their own home.