For and Against Essay

FOR AND AGAINST IES TARTESSOS – Camas
2ºbachillerato
ESSAY 2021/2022
FOR AND AGAINST ESSAYS
In this type of essay, students will have to write different advantages or disadvantages / positive or negative
aspects about a topic. You don’t give your opinion, maybe at the very end in your conclusion.
Questions or prompts you may be asked / find in your PEVAU test:

1. GLOBALIZATION – PROS AND CONS
Many people talk today about the great changes that globalization has brought us but are all those changes
positive? Discuss
2. PHYSICAL EDUCATION – AN OPTIONAL OR COMPULSORY SUBJECT AT SCHOOL. For and against
opinions
3. HOW HAS THE INTERNET CHANGED THE WAY WE SHOP? ADVANTAGES AND DIASADVANTGES
4. AN ONLY INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE FOR EVERYONE. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Some people say it would be better if there was only one language in the world. Others disagree.
5. MOBILE PHONES AS A LEARNING TOOL IN THE CLASSROOM. PROS AND CONS.
FOR AND AGAINST ESSAYS
Structure:
1. Intro
2. Body
2.1. Advantages
2.2. Disadvantages
3. Conclusion
STRUCTURE:
1. Introduction: 3-4 lines where you generally introduce the topic without giving
your opinión and pointing to the type of composition you are going to write
Example I: Mobile phones at school Example II: How the internet has
changed our way of shopping
Throughout the past two decades, the use of mobile phones at school
has been on the rise on a worldwide basis. This topic is very
controversial as not everybody shares the same opinion / thinks this
is beneficial for students. What are the actual advantages and
disadvantages?
These days/ Nowadays the use of mobile phones at school is a very

controversial topic as it splits opinions. Some people claim that they
are a powerful learning tool, while others state that they have a
detrimental effect on students. So what are the pros and cons of using
them within the classroom?
STRUCTURE: INTRODUCTION
Key sentences and other options:
Throughout the past two decades, … Other options: Over the last decade, over time,
over the course of time / throughout history, etc.
These days/ Nowadays … Other options: In our current society, / In the current
world we are living in, / In today’s society, …
… has been on the rise on a worldwide basis. Other options: … is hopelessly in the
spotlight/has always been in the spotlight.
This topic is very controversial as not everybody shares the same opinion // … is a
very controversial topic as it splits opinions . Other options: This is a very contentious
topic as opinions are divided
Some people claim that … , while others state that …. have a detrimental effect on students.
What are the actual advantages and disadvantages? So what are the pros and cons of …?
STRUCTURE:
2. Body: 2 paragraphs talking / mentioning the advantages and disadvantages about
the topic
2.1. Advantages Example II: How the internet has

Example I: Mobile phones at school changed our way of shopping
On the one hand, it is undeniable that using mobile phones as

learning tools has positive effects on students. First and foremost,
they become more independent from the teacher as they can search
for as much information as they need to. Moreover, students are
much more motivated when learning as they have a very attractive
and stimulating tool with them.
At a first glance, it stands to reason the many pros that learning
with mobile phones can bring to students. Not only do they become
more independent as they can find any information they need by
themselves, but also they are far more motivated within the
classroom as they are learning with that they like best.
STRUCTURE: BODY Other ideas:
One of the main advantages /
2.1. Advantages. perks of …. is that …
Further to this, it is also
Key sentences and other options: remarkable to mention ….
Last but not least, one cannot
forget that … is very positive
On the one hand, it is undeniable that … has positive effects on … . for …
OPTION I
First and foremost, … .

Moreover, … .
Instead of using the Word
‘advantages’ all the time,
you can also use these
At a first glance, it stands to reason the many pros that … . words:
OPTION II
Perks, benefits, powerful

Not only … as … , but also … consequence, positive
effects, etc.
STRUCTURE:
2. Body: 2 paragraphs talking / mentioning the advantages and disadvantages about
the topic
2.2. Disadvantages Example II: How the internet has

Example I: Mobile phones at school changed our way of shopping
On the other hand, it is paramount to keep in mind the negative

effects that mobile phones can have on students. To start with, these
devices are extremely addictive, especially for the youngsters.
Besides, students may get distracted too often by other stimuli
which are not related to the subject such as social media.
Be that as it may, it is vital to reflect on those disadvantages that
learning with mobile phones has. By and large, one cannot ignore
the fact that the more students use their mobile phones, the more
addicted they get to them. Additionally, students’ phones are filled
with non-educational material that can make them distracted too
often.
STRUCTURE: BODY
2.2. Disadvantages
Key sentences and other options:
On the other hand, it is paramount to keep in mind the negative effects that … can have on … .
OPTION I
To start with, … .
Besides, … .
Be that as it may –sea como fuere- , it is vital to reflect on those disadvantages that …
OPTION II
By and large – en términos generales - , one cannot ignore the fact that the more …, the more …
Additionally, … .
STRUCTURE:
3. Conclusion: 3-4 lines summarising and highlighting the most important details of
your essay
Example I: Mobile phones at school Example II: How the internet has
changed our way of shopping
To cut a long story short, it seems undeniable that additional thought

needs to be given to this topic since the key has not been found yet and
students should enjoy their learning without taking any risks
After reflecting on the above arguments, one can conclude that it is

high time to bite the bullet and try to find a solution for this
dilemma which makes students not enjoy their lessons as they should.
STRUCTURE: CONCLUSION
3. Conclusion
Key sentences
To cut a long story short – en resumidas cuentas - , it seems undeniable that
additional thought needs to be given to this topic, since the key has not been
found yet.
After reflecting on the above arguments, one can conclude that it is high
time to bite the bullet and try to find a solution for this dilemma.

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FOR AND AGAINST IES TARTESSOS – Camas

Questions or prompts you may be asked / find in your PEVAU test:

These days/ Nowadays the use of mobile phones at school is a very

2.1. Advantages Example II: How the internet has

On the one hand, it is undeniable that using mobile phones as

First and foremost, … .

Perks, benefits, powerful

2.2. Disadvantages Example II: How the internet has

On the other hand, it is paramount to keep in mind the negative

To cut a long story short, it seems undeniable that additional thought

After reflecting on the above arguments, one can conclude that it is

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