Composition 2 Useful phrases

Writing articles to inform and interest the reader to inform and interest the reader to persuade the reader to do or believe something to persuade the reader to do or believe something

There are many types of articles with a wide range of subjects and styles  humorous, informal register  in-depth discussions about serious subjects, formal register  When writing a successful article, we need to consider the FORMAT & OPENING PARAGRAPHS

Format TITLE grab the reader’s attention OPENING PARAGRAPH introduce the topic of the article grab the reader’s attention

BODY each paragraph focuses on one aspect of topic CLOSING PARAGRAPH summarise the points memorable and thought-provoking closing sentence p. 88

A. To introduce the topic: In this essay, I would like to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of advertising on buses. In this essay, I would like to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of advertising on buses. In this essay, I shall look at the arguments for and against allowing young children to watch news reports. In this essay, I shall look at the arguments for and against allowing young children to watch news reports. I would like to share with you my views on the pros and cons of censorship. I would like to share with you my views on the pros and cons of censorship.

B. To introduce argument: An obvious/ A clear advantage of the Internet is the wealth of information that can be accessed immediately. My first/ second argument is that sometimes TV advertisements can be entertaining. A serious disadvantage of the Internet is that lies and rumours can spread throughout the world almost instantly.

Another problem is that advertisements make people want to buy more and more. Another argument in favour of censorship of movies is that a lot of movies nowadays contain some indecent scenes.

C. To link ideas: To list arguments: First of all, To begin with, Furthermore, Another important argument is that In addition to To make a general statement: Generally speaking, On the whole, To summarise arguments: In short, In short, Overall, Overall, To sum up, To sum up, To summaris e, To summaris e,

D. To conclude your essay: Clearly, there are advantages and disadvantages associated with the rise of weblogs. The above points show that there are strong arguments for and against restricting fast-food advertising.

My view is that it is better not to have televisions on buses. On balance, the advantages of having a censorship outweigh the disadvantages P.147