Syllabus topic 3: A for and against essay – a balanced essay
140–190 words · Balanced essay. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of allowing students to use phones during study breaks. Develop both sides and finish with a balanced conclusion.
Write 140–190 words. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of allowing students to use phones during study breaks. Develop both sides and finish with a balanced conclusion.
Balanced does not mean that every point must receive exactly the same number of words. Give both sides a serious explanation before reaching a judgement.
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Whether students should use phones during study breaks is a question with practical arguments on both sides. A break is personal time, but phone use can affect the atmosphere around other people. One advantage is that students can contact their families or deal with a quick message without interrupting a lesson. Phones can also help friends arrange where to meet. For students who travel a long way, checking transport information may be useful. On the other hand, looking at a screen throughout every break can reduce opportunities to talk face to face. Some students may also find it difficult to stop using an app when the next lesson begins. Loud videos can disturb people who want a quiet rest. On balance, a complete ban seems unnecessary, but unrestricted use may create problems. Allowing quiet phone use in some areas while keeping others screen-free could respect different needs. Clear expectations would be more practical than assuming every student uses a phone in the same way.
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