Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people’s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Intro : Agree partially. Media has both, a positive as well as a negative influence.

Paragraph 1: Positive effects

1.       Educate and inform

2.       Entertain

3.       Shape opinion

4.       Link between the government and the people

5.       Provide justice

Paragraph 2: Negative effects

1.       Invade privacy of famous people – paparazzi

2.       Violence and vulgarity

3.       Shape opinion in negative ways – riots

Conclusion