ARGUMENTAT
IVE ESSAY
ALEX
FCE ESSAY RUBRIC
• For the first part, you will always be asked to write an essay, as it is the only option
provided. However, in the second part, they allow you to choose one out of 3 options.
These include different types of writing, which are:
letters/emails, articles, reviews and reports. Each piece of writing must have
between 140 and 190 words, approximately.
•
Content, Communicative Achievement, Organization, Language
WHAT IS ARGUMENTATIVE
ESSAYS
• The argumentative essay is a genre of writing
that requires the student to investigate a topic;
collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and
establish a position on the topic in a concise
manner.
C H OOS E A TOP IC
• Avoid too generic to
argue
• Popular subjects
• Choose a topic which
you have opinion
• Ensure you have
sufficient arguments
to cover the topic
• Some parents teach their children at home rather than sending them to school. Is this
a good or a bad thing for the children?
• Write about:
[Link] a parent as a teacher
[Link] friends
3... (your own idea)
having a parent as a teacher
[Link] flexible
[Link] patient
Pressure:
making friends [Link] peer
[Link] fields pressure
[Link] of ages good [Link]’t need
to follow the
schedule
having a parent as a teacher
[Link] specialty
[Link] strict
lack of
making friends overall
[Link] peer developmen
friends bad t
[Link]-work
spirt
STRUCTUR
E
START YOUR WRITING
• make straightforward arguments
• use the Oreo method:
• Opinion-reason-example-opinion
PARAGRAP
HS
• Start with topic
sentences
• Finish with logic
transition to next
• Keep it short(4-5
sentences)
CONCLUSION
• Restate your thesis. (Don't copy the one from your
introduction; paraphrase with synonyms instead.)
• Say why the discussed issue is significant and worth the
audience's attention.
• Summary – Significance – Closing statement
Can Pollution and Environmental Problems Be Solved?
Pollution and environmental damage are global issues, but I believe
they can be solved by addressing transport, waterways, and individual
efforts.
Firstly, improving transport systems is vital. For example, replacing
petrol vehicles with electric ones and expanding public transport can
reduce harmful emissions. Additionally, using renewable energy to
power these systems will make them more sustainable.
Secondly, rivers and seas must be protected. For instance, stricter
laws should prevent factories from dumping waste into water bodies.
Cleaning polluted rivers and promoting better waste management
systems can restore ecosystems and protect marine life.
Finally, individuals can make a difference. Small actions, like reducing
plastic use and recycling, have a positive impact. For example, using
reusable bags or bottles reduces waste significantly. Supporting eco-
friendly products also encourages industries to adopt greener
practices.
OUTLINE
TIPS
• 1. Choose a debatable topic that has two or more opposing viewpoints,
ensure that you have a substantive enough argument with adequate
evidence
• 2. Establish a clear-cut position on the topic
• 3. Use a formal voice; follow the structure
• 4. Compelling conclusion and persuasive style and straightforward
language
• 5. Make your thoughts flow. Use transition phrases and linkers between
paragraphs and sentences for better coherence: "however," "more than
that," "this shows," "for example," etc.
• 6. In most cases, avoid starting your sentences with words like "but," "and,"
and "because;" use them as linkers within your sentences instead, First-
