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Martina Wagner 12.1 2 **How to brainstorm and select arguments**
Martina Wagner 3.1 3 Effective planning is the foundation of a strong text. Start by brainstorming ideas for both sides of the argument. Organize your thoughts into a logical structure.
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Christina Chatwell 33.1 6 **Let's have a look at the example of "Discuss the advantages and disadvantagens of students having a part-time job."**
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Martina Wagner 17.1 8 1. **[[Brainstorming ideas]]**
Martina Wagner 15.1 9 1. **[[Deciding what you think about the topic.]]**
10 1. **[[Numbering your arguments in order of importance]]**
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Martina Wagner 3.1 13 {{exercise id="How to brainstorm 1" source="AG Englisch"}}
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15 **Now it’s your turn!**
Martina Wagner 11.1 16 Topic: //“Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media for young people in relation to their mental health.”//
Martina Wagner 3.1 17 1. Find your arguments. Use one of the brainstorming methods above.
jufi 31.1 18 1. Sort your ideas – What is Important? Number your ideas (1=very important)
Martina Wagner 4.1 19 1. Note your arguments in the table.
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Martina Wagner 24.1 23 |=pro arguments |=con arguments
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Martina Wagner 3.1 29 {{/exercise}}