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STRUCTURE OF AN ESSAY   
You were given a discussion essay for which you had to give an opinion.   
  
Once you are clear about your opinion, you can start planning your essay and then writing it.  
  
Introduction  
  
●  Question Paraphrased -Some people have the opinion that the ideal time for children to 
begin their formal education is as soon as possible, others believe that it should not start 
until they are 7 years old.  
  

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●  A thesis statement - I believe that it is better to not start until they have at least reached 
the age of 7.  
  
  
Body Paragraph 1  
  
Central idea: ‘Reasons to begin formal education early.’   
  
Supporting points:   
●  They believe that the earlier the children start to learn; smarter they will be.  
This is because they will have a head-start over those children who start late.  
●  Children will learn to be independent, motivated and competitive as they aim to get the 
best scores and to complete their homework on their own.