1. For and Against Essay

2. A for and against essay presents the advantages and disadvantages of a certain subject

3. In a For and Against composition model
There are normally four paragraphs
Introduction
Arguments for/against
Arguments against/for
Conclusion

4. Introductory Paragraph
Points of interest- why the subject is interesting
Where do you stand? – What’s your opinion?

5. Topic: Should smoking be prohibited in Public Places?
Introductory paragraph
Whatever smokers may tell you, smoking is an anti-social habit. While the smokers themselves may enjoy their cigarettes, their enjoyment often causes much discomfort around them. The time has come to forbid smoking in all public places.

6. Paragraph 1 : arguments against
On the one hand, those who are against the prohibition of smoking tend to claim this is a move against their personal liberty. They say that smokers form a large part of the population and that no one has the right to tell them where or when they can smoke. Moreover, they state that if their smoke annoys non-smokers , the non-smokers can always move to another (smoker-free) place

7. Paragraph 2: arguments for
On the other hand, those who believe that smoking should be prohibited in public places say that it is not always possible to move away from smokers.
The most important factor for non-smokers is probably not the inconvenience- it is the health hazard from passive smoking. A non-smoker who spends a lot of time in a smoke-filled atmosphere is seriously endangering his or her health

8. Paragraph 3: Conclusion. Refer back to the topic and restate views
In conclusion, it is obvious that health must come before personal pleasure. I strongly believe that governments should act to make smoking illegal in public places

9. Useful Connectors CONNECTORS OF ADDITION Moreover Besides In addition
What is more

10. Connectors of Contrast
Whereas/while
On the one hand/on the other hand
Although
However/Nevertheless
Despite/In spite of
Unlike
Even If

11. Connectors of Cause
Because
Since As

12. Connectors of Result For this reason Therefore So Consequently Thus
As a result

13. Other useful expressions or connectors are
In the first place
Firstly
Secondly
Finally
In conclusion
To sum up
In short

14. It is said that
One of the advantages of …. is that
One of the disadvantages of … is that
It is also interesting that…
To begin with
In fact,
In my opinion
I think