Discuss Both Views Essay Structure and Stock Phrases

1. Introduction
General Sentence
In modern times, the issue of ………………….. has become highly controversial.
In the modern era, …………………….. have/has become an essential part of everyday life.
These days, more and more ………………………… is/are ………………………..
An increasing concern for many people around the world is ……………………………..
One of the most topical issues in modern society is ………………………………..
Contrast Sentences
There are those who say that ………………………… , however others believe that ………………………..
It is often said that …………………………….. , however others feel that ………………………….
Many commentators are of the view that ………………………………. , whereas others feel that ………………………
While a common opinion is that …………………………………… , other people feel that …………………………………
While it can be argued that ……………………………………….., another opinion is that …………………………………
Thesis Statement
In this essay I will examine both sides of the argument and provide my overall opinion.
This essay will examine both sides of the argument and provide an overall opinion.

2. Body Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence
Generally speaking, there is/are a wide range of /variety of/two main/a number of reasons why people believe
that……
Supporting sentences
Perhaps the main reason why people are in favour of ………………. is because …………………….
Perhaps the main reason why people think that ………………………….. is because ………………………
A further point in favour of/against …………………………….. is that ………………………………
Secondly; Furthermore; In addition etc.
Detail Sentence (next page):
Detail Sentences
Example
For example,
A good illustration of this is that
Cause
This is because
Effect
As a result,
Past vs Present
(Past) whereas (Present)
Unlike in the past, people today + v
Conditional

3. Body Paragraph 2
Topic Sentence 2
Despite these arguments, there is also a case for the idea that………….
Despite these arguments, many people feel that………………………….. for a number of reasons

4. Conclusion
Conclusion Sentence
In conclusion, it must be said that X has become a complex issue with no easy solutions.
In conclusion this/X is a topic which is very relevant to modern society.
In conclusion, this/X is a topic which raises strong passions on both sides of the argument.
Opinion Sentence
That said, I (do not) feel that ……………………………….
Despite arguments to the contrary, I feel that ……………………….
Having considered both sides of the issue, I would argue that …………………….
I believe that, all things considered, ……………………………
My personal view is that ………………………………….
I am of the opinion that …………………………
If we look at both sides of the argument, it is clear that ………………………..
Final sentence
Conditional