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What is Discursive Writing?
In a discursive writing, you are required to discuss a given topic and come up with the relevant arguments.
How to Organize a Discursive Essay?
You can use the following basic structure to write a discursive essay:
- Start with an interesting introduction
- Go on with a clear indication of your position related to the topic
- Present your first argument with the supporting evidence
- After that, come up with the second argument with supporting evidence. Remember that the number of paragraphs will depend on the number of arguments.
- Finally, write a conclusion of the entire essay.
List of Discursive Writing Topics for 11 Plus Preparation
Here is a list of topics that could be used to practice the discursive writing section.
- Should students be required to wear uniforms at school?
- How does the life of your generation differ from that of your grandparents?
- Are pets a good thing?
- Should you be required to do chores around the house? Which jobs?
- Are fairytales good?
- Does society have a right to put someone to death?
- Should school hours be changed to 12:00 to 6:00 pm?
- Should you be permitted to choose whatever clothes you want to wear outside of school?
- Girls have it better than boys. Discuss.
- Cats make better pets than dogs. Discuss.
- What makes a good friend?
- Describe the scene and the activities at a bus station.
- Books are better than television. Discuss.
- Computers should replace teachers. Discuss.
- What are your reactions to discipline? How far is it necessary both at home and at school?
- Animals should not be kept in cages. Discuss.
- Should you be permitted to purchase or buy whatever you want to with your own money or allowance?
- Should animals be used for scientific experimentation?
- School should be two hours longer. Discuss.
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