Online Class Notes (Li)

Discussion + Opinion

Discussion 

Introduction 

-do not repeat/give background on topic

ex. Social media is a common way for people to connect…

-1-2 sentences to express the question in your introduction

-cause-> effect

->negative influence  -> bad effect

-your opinion

topic sentence – long-term social media use does not help people to learn how to socialise in real life

example:  give example (general)

Structure of body paragraphs (point->detail->example)

-topic sentence

-develop your point (2 point)

–explain why this is important/true 

-example (general)

– *opinion –  if you agree (why do you agree) 

-example

ex. I also believe in this because some of my friends who spend a lot of time on social media sites are very introverted and they feel uneasy when they talk to strangers.

Conclusion 

State you overall opinion (I agree/disagree…)

-don’t give new examples

Summarise main reasons

ex. Social media presents less opportunities for people to develop personal relationships…

On the hand, it does help people to connect with a larger social network ….

Opinion – To what extent do you agree/disagree 

-you must pick a side (agree/disagree/discuss both)

-if you strongly agree or disagree, you can just write both paragraphs on either agree or disagree

Structure 

Introduction

-Paraphrase the question and state your opinion

Paragraph 1 

-Reason 1 + explain why

-ex. Why is getting married early good?

Paragraph 2

-Reason 2 + explain why

-ex. Why is getting married early bad?

Conclusion 

-Restate your opinion

-Summarise your reasons