1. Balanced Argument Essay

Essay type: agree or disagree 
Introduction 
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Write a general statement 
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Rewrite the question/rubric 
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This essay will argue that/why …
Body 1 
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Restate side 1 
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Reason(s) 
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Example(s) 
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Conclusion 
Body 2 
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Restate side 2 
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Reason(s) 
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Example(s) 
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Conclusion 
Conclusion 
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This essay argued that/why … 
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Give your opinion 

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Sample essay 
Vaccinating children against preventable diseases is not only unnecessary but also 
dangerous. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
Vaccinating children has become increasingly unpopular among certain demographics of 
society. These people claim that vaccinations are hazardous to children’s health and as such 
are not needed. This essay will argue why vaccinating against spreadable diseases is entirely 
necessary despite some potential risks. 
Parents have always been wary of vaccinating their children. They are justifiably worried 
about injecting their children with unfamiliar substances that could potentially make them 
sick. Parents naturally feel protective of their children. Indeed, there have been some 
recorded instances of children, unfortunately, reacting adversely to their injections. These 
few instances have bolstered existing fears in parents that vaccinations are not necessary 
and potentially more dangerous than the possibility of contracting the communicable disease 
itself. 
Despite the minor risks associated with vaccinating children, the idea that they are 
unnecessary and dangerous is completely preposterous. Vaccines have prevented vast 
number of deaths over hundreds of years in countries around the world. The nimber of 
deaths so far prevented far outweighs the number of children who have been adversely 
affected through vaccination campaigns. Overall, the idea that vaccinations are unnecessary 
and dangerous is ill-informed and dangerous in itself and could potentially lead to a far worse 
outcome for society.
This essay argued that people who are against vaccinations have a flawed understanding of 
vaccinations and underestimate the affects of what they believe. In my opinion, vaccinating 
children is an absolute imperative that is entirely justified despite the small and occasional 
risk involved. 

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