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STRATEGYWRITING
Lesson #17•5 Practice Exercises Included
Task 2 Discussion Essays: 'Discuss Both Views & Give Your Opinion'
Balancing two opposing perspectives with objective analysis before delivering your verdict.
## Discussion Essay Structure
Prompt: *"Discuss both views and give your opinion."*
### Requirement:
You MUST discuss **both** perspectives with equal depth, and state which view you endorse.
- **Body Paragraph 1**: Discuss View A (*"On the one hand, proponents of X argue that..."*)
- **Body Paragraph 2**: Discuss View B & your opinion (*"On the other hand, I side with those who contend that Y is superior because..."*)
Interactive 5-Question Strategy Quiz
0 / 5 Answered
1
If an essay prompt asks you to 'Discuss both views and give your opinion', what happens if you only discuss one view?
2
Where should your opinion be presented in a Discussion essay?
3
What is an effective transition between View A and View B?
4
Can you invent realistic academic examples to support your points in Task 2?
5
In body paragraph 1, how should you introduce the first perspective?
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