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Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that they should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both these views and give your opinion

There are differing views about the appropriate age of children to start school: some advocate for going earlier whereas others argue for the opposite. In my opinion, although going to school at an early age may give them a head start in their later academic/career development and adaptation, it is best to start school at a later stage of life for issues of maturity and intellectual development.
Admittedly, education systems in certain countries make children start their education at ages 5 or 6. Educators there believe that children of this age are generally mature enough to learn and reading & writing, and that there is nothing to hold them back until later, enabling them to move on to next stages of life. Starting early may also ease the process of adapting to school for children, which can worsen the more the later children go to school. Although many children may not like the idea initially, as soon as they adapt, they begin to socialize with their friends and see schools not as a place of prison but a place to really have fun learning new things.
As aspiring and promising as the whole idea seems, I reckon that children at a very young age are intellectually developed enough to start learning intensively at school. It is a shared wisdom that children are still experimenting and realizing their physical and mental capabilities by trying out new ideas and asking various questions to understand the world they are living better. Since children are obliged to follow the national curriculum which teaches basic alphabet and mathematics, they may not have the opportunity to have a complete thought about their surroundings. This self-exploration process may be inhibited if they start school too early.
In conclusion, children who go to school early can indeed adapt to the environment faster and finish school earlier, giving them a competitive advantage in the job market over others who start school later. However, I personally argue against this trend as it leaves children with little time to explore the world on their own.

7.5

The essay is logically organized and ideas are connected well. The introduction and conclusion are clear and relevant. However, there are a few areas where the flow of ideas could be improved.

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  • Try to use a wider range of linking words to connect your ideas.
  • Ensure that your ideas are fully developed in each paragraph.

The essay uses a wide range of vocabulary and there is evidence of less common and idiomatic language. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice.

The essay uses a wide range of complex structures. However, there are a few grammatical errors and awkward constructions.

The essay addresses the task effectively, presenting a clear position throughout. The arguments are well-developed and supported with relevant examples. However, the introduction could be improved to better introduce the topic and the writer’s position.

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  • Consider rephrasing the introduction to make the topic and your position more clear.
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