Basic Structure (Non-Negotiable)

1. Title (Centered, ALL CAPS, BOLD)
2. Byline (Next Line)
3. Introduction Paragraph
4. Body Paragraph 1 (One Side)
5. Body Paragraph 2 (Other Side)
6. Analysis Paragraph (Generalised Evaluation)
7. Conclusion Paragraph
8. Ending: Date (Left Side)

CORE RULE (VERY IMPORTANT)

Your Introduction and Conclusion MUST always be shaped according to:

• The given requirements
• The type of writing (Article)
• The tone (semi-formal, engaging, but controlled)

1. TITLE

• ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
• BOLD
• CENTERED
• Clear and direct (can be slightly engaging)

Example:
SHOULD ZOOS BE BANNED?

2. BYLINE

Next line:

By: Your Name

3. INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH

Exactly the same structure:

Sentence 1 → General Statement

• Broad and neutral

Sentence 2 → Transition

• Introduce topic

Sentence 3 → Audience + Tone

• Slightly engaging (less rigid than letter)

4. BODY PARAGRAPH 1 — FIRST SIDE

• One side only
• Summarise given points
• Add 1–2 own points

5. BODY PARAGRAPH 2 — OTHER SIDE

• Opposite side only
• Same structure
• Add 1–2 own points

IMPORTANT BODY RULE

Do NOT mix both sides in one paragraph.

6. ANALYSIS PARAGRAPH (GENERALISED EVALUATION)

Same high-level technique:

• Generalise types of people behind viewpoints
• Example:
  • Youth → emotional, excitement-driven
  • Experts → logical, long-term thinking

Then:

• Compare
• Decide which is more reliable
• Justify

7. CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH

• 1–2 lines
• Controlled, thoughtful
• No new ideas
• No full summary

Tone slightly more reflective than letter

8. ENDING FORMAT

Date on the LEFT side

Example:

KEY DIFFERENCES FROM FORMAL LETTER

EXAM STRATEGY

• Make title sharp and relevant
• Intro slightly engaging but still controlled
• Body strictly separated
• Analysis = your scoring weapon
• Conclusion short and thoughtful

COMMON MISTAKES

• Writing like a letter (too formal)
• No engaging title
• Mixing both sides
• Skipping analysis
• Writing long conclusion
• Forgetting byline or date

FINAL UNDERSTANDING

• Title → Hooks attention
• Intro → Controlled entry
• Body → Balanced discussion
• Analysis → Intelligent judgment
• Conclusion → Clean finish
• Ending → Simple date