1. Introduction: this should explain your argument. How do you feel about the topic? Extension: after saying your opinion, you then list the reasons you are going to talk about.
2. Reason 1: state your first reason for your opinion. Extension: give an example to support your reason.
3. Reason 2: state your first reason for your opinion. Extension: give an example to support your reason.
(If you wish to, you may do a 3rd reason)
4. Conclusion: restate your opinion and the reasons for your opinion.
Topics that you can write about:
Life is easier today than in the past. Dogs are a better pet than cats. Cats are a better pet than dogs. Every child should have a pet. School uniform should be compulsory. All children should have to play sport. Recycling is the most important thing we can do as a school. Computer games- are they a waste of time? Caged or free- should animals be kept in zoos? Reading books is better than watching TV. Shoes should not be compulsory at school. It is better to live in the city than the country. It is better to live in the country than the city. Fresh air- every child should spend half their day outside. Rest is important- every student should go to bed at 8pm.