Diagnostic assignment

Dear girls,

Find below the essay themes that touch on many aspects of contemporary life — from art to environment  — and see which one most inspires you to write about. Write an essay on one of the topics below and send it to me: irisok121kak@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can use Google Docs and send me the link. I hope 

you will find a lot of joy in writing!

1. Do We Need Art in Our Lives?

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?

Write 200 – 250 words.

Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

2. Should Parents Limit How Much Time Children Spend on Tech Devices?

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?

Write 200 – 250 words.

Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

3. Should Parents Make Their Children Clean Their Room?

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?

Write 200 – 250 words.

Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

4.  Does Your Homework Help You Learn?

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?

Write 200 – 250 words.

Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

5. How Necessary Is a University Education?

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?

Write 200 – 250 words.

Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

6. Should Single-Use Plastic Shopping Bags Be Banned?

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?

Write 200 – 250 words.

Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position