hook: what if I told you
● expose the main idea of the 1st text.
● Expose the main idea of the second text (which is usually the contrary to what is said in the 1st
one. sort of pro-cons, benefits and drawbacks).
● Thesis statement expressing my idea. usually a single sentence, don’t need to add background
information as it should already be present in the introduction
1ST BODY PARAGRAPH= usually direct paragraph. start off with topic sentence (controlling idea).
Next: develop the idea (studies shows that… Additionally, …).
2ND BODY PARAGRAPH = turnabout paragraph. 1st sentence: many ppl believe that…/It is often
argued…./. 2nd sentence is: however, this perspective overlooks…3rd sentence: For istance…
conclusion: Therefore it becomes clear that…
3RD BODY PARAGRAPH = una possibile soluzione che combini entrambi gli aspetti. Un punto di
incontro fra i due.
CONCLUSION: restate the thesis without adding any new information. Final strong sentence.
DIRECT PARAGRAPH: opens with a topic sentence expressing the controlling idea. What follows
proves what has been said. Sometimes there may be a final sentence restating the idea of the paragraph.
Useful phrases for direct paragraph:
FIRST SENTENCE FOR CONTROLLING IDEA
➔ …significantly improves…
➔ Studies show that …can help reduce …while also boosting …
second sentence that explains/proves.
➔ …provides numerous benefits for…, particularly in terms of… and…People are no longer
restricted by…and can…This flexibility allows people to…
➔ Moreover/ additionally/ Furthermore,.... offers/includes/enables
last sentence which restates what has been said in the paragraph:
These features make …a valuable/essential part/experience of ….
TURNABOUT PARAGRAPH
1st sentence
➢ Many people believe that
➢ It is often argued
➢ A common perspective/ perception is that
➢ Some critics claim that
➢ While it is widely assumed … (this option fuses 1st and second sentence, as I introduce the
counter-argument)
2nd sentence - TRANSITION TO UR MAIN POINT
● However, a closer examination reveals that…
