Balanced Essay

What's the meaning of 'balanced'?

What's the purpose of a balanced essay?

We write body paragraphs using -------

• link between reason and benefit

• point to support each side

• evidence to support the point

• explanation of the point

Balanced essay consists of _____ paragraphs

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Each pro paragraph is followed by a con paragraph.

• true

• false

Balanced essay is written using _____

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

Choose the correct thesis statement for a balanced argument.

• I strongly believe that kids shop stop eating junk food.

• This essay highlights the pros and cons of junk food for kids.

• Food is one of life's best blessings.

Choose the middle solution from the following sentences.

• In conclusion, kids should stop eating junk food.

• Stop eating Junk food now!

• A good solution would be to limit eating junk food to once a day when there's a good amount of activity to reduce the side effects.