Post-16_3-common-essay-types

Dear all,

Today we'll revise 3 common discursive essay types For and Against, Opinion and Solution to Problems, clarify similarities and differences between them and discuss a number of different essay topics to identify their types. Then you'll have a chance to discuss your ideas and supporting evidence &  start drafting it.

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  1. Natalia EydelmanDecember 7, 2018 at 12:38 AM

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    1. Natalia EydelmanDecember 7, 2018 at 12:41 AM

      Add your points for the discussion of the topic Animals should be treated with the same respect as humans in the thread

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    2. Natalia EydelmanDecember 7, 2018 at 12:50 AM

      Your evidence should come from your own experience and from one on-line resource that you need to attribute properely

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  2. Natalia EydelmanDecember 7, 2018 at 12:40 AM

    Add your points for the discussion of thr topic One language spoken worldwide would lead to better international relations in the thread

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    1. crab666December 7, 2018 at 12:57 AM

      Good afternoon everyone, one international language is important for the world politics. If spokesmen of different countries could speak in one language we would have good relationships between our countries.

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    2. DashaDecember 7, 2018 at 1:05 AM

      For: 1. People understand each other, easy to communicate. 2. Culture depands on the language, so people will have a lot of in common and will understand each other mentality. 3. Humanity will have more time to learn more appropriate things to our live

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  3. Natalia EydelmanDecember 7, 2018 at 12:43 AM

    Add your points for the discussion of thr topic Celebrities should be allowed to keep their private lives private, without the invasion of the media

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  4. Natalia EydelmanDecember 7, 2018 at 12:44 AM

    Add your points for the discussion of thr topic Advantages and disadvantages of the ever-incresing use of computer technology in the thread

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