in class you have been discussing whether it is important for all students to have music lessons at school. here are two comment
s from your classmates: ("there are more important things to do at school") ("I think I improve in my other subjects as a result") write an article for your teacher, giving your views. your article should be between 150-200 words long
Although I cannot provide the full article here for you, I can give you the topics to develop into one:
First, you can use the two comments from classmates to write your article. Choose which comment you agree with and then write down the reasons why you agree with it.
The other comment will serve as a counterclaim, that is, as something people could say to oppose your opinion. Remember to address it in the article as well, providing another opinion or fact against it.
For example, you can choose to agree with the opinion that musiclessons will help improve your performance in other subjects. A reason to agree with that is the fact that learning music improves concentration and focus, which helps us learn better and faster.
Then, mention that some people might see music lessons as a waste of time, thinking they have more important things to do. Respond by explaining that, by learning to focus, people will spend less time studying, since they will learn faster. Therefore, music lessons are not a waste of time, but a gain of time.
<h3>How to write an article:</h3>
When you choose the topic or, in this case, your opinion about the topic, write down every idea you have about it - why you agree, why you disagree, what the reasons are, all of it.
Begin to structure your article. Keep in mind it should have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Write a draft or even several drafts, reread them and change whatever parts are unclear or confusing.
Your introduction should present your thesis - in this case, your opinion or claim. The body should defend that opinion, present the counterclaim, and address that counterclaim.
Conclude by restating your opinion in fewer words. Remember that you should not add new information in your conclusion. Its purpose is just to wrapup the article.
