AV4 - LESSON 11 - WRITING PROS & CONS ESSAY

What is an Advantages-Disadvantages essay?

• An essay type that describes a process step by step

• An essay type that discusses both good and bad points of a common situation or topic

• An essay type that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects

• An essay type that discusses the reasons and results of a particular event or situation

How many types of advantages and disadvantages essays are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the focus of Type 1 advantages-disadvantages essays?

• Ignoring the disadvantages and focusing only on advantages

• Ignoring the advantages and focusing only on disadvantages

• Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of a topic

• Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of a topic, and providing personal opinions

What is the patterns of organization for Type 1 advantages-disadvantages essays?

• Introduction, Body, Advantages, Conclusion

• Introduction, Disadvantages, Advantages, Conclusion

• Introduction, Disadvantages, Body, Conclusion

• Introduction, Advantages, Disadvantages, Conclusion

What is the purpose of the introduction in Type 1 advantages-disadvantages essays?

• Summarize key points and restate the thesis statement

• Present main arguments

• Paraphrase the question and present the thesis statement

• Provide personal anecdotes and stories

What is the structure of the body paragraphs in Type 1 advantages-disadvantages essays?

• Randomly organized points

• Disadvantages followed by Advantages

• Advantages followed by Disadvantages

• No clear structure

What is the purpose of the conclusion in Type 1 advantages-disadvantages essays?

• Ask rhetorical questions to the readers

• Introduce new arguments and evidence

• Provide a detailed analysis of the topic

• Restate the thesis statement and summarize the main ideas

What is the main topic of the sample essay provided?

• Advantages and Disadvantages of social media

• Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet

• Importance of remote working

• Advantages and Disadvantages of working from home

List two advantages of working from home provided in the sample essay.

• Increases office productivity and reduces gas expenses

• Saves expenses, commuting time and allows for flexible working schedules

• Provides free snacks and entertainment

• Enhances social interactions and improves mental health

List two disadvantages of working from home provided in the sample essay.

• Decreases work productivity and job satisfaction

• Negatively affects physical health and communication with colleagues

• Causes mental health issues and creates a poor work-life balance

• Reduces work productivity and increases stress