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WRITING: OPINION ESSAY
Nowadays, ... It is argued that ... I totally disagree/could not agree more with that statement Personally, I feel that ... I strongly believe that ...
- Establish the topic - Grab the reader's attention (rethorical question) - State YOUR OPINION
INTRODUCTION
- It is widely known that ... / It is a fact that ... - It is clear/true that ... / It goes without saying that ... - Research has shown that ... / As a matter of fact, ... - For instance / To give an example / Probably the most obvious example is ... - Furthermore / What is more / In addition to this, ...
SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 1
- Reason 1 to support your opinion (topic sentence) - Explanation sentence (expand on your first idea) - Give an example, relevant facts or details
- Reason 2 to support your opinion (topic sentence) - Explanation sentence (expand on your first idea) - Give an example, relevant facts or details
SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 2
- Restate your opinion (deeper/new words) - Briefly summarise the 2 arguments above - Include a 'call to action'
To sump up / To conclude / In conclusion, As I see it / In my view / I am convinced that ...
CLOSING
- STICK TO your opinion - Use a FORMAL or NEUTRAL register
DOS
DON'TS
- CHANGE your view - GIVE ARGUMENTS ON BOTH SIDES of the issue (pros & cons) - Use short forms or slang
OPINION ESSAY
Onur Akgün
Created on May 2, 2021
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onurakgn
WRITING: OPINION ESSAY
Nowadays, ... It is argued that ... I totally disagree/could not agree more with that statement Personally, I feel that ... I strongly believe that ...
- Establish the topic - Grab the reader's attention (rethorical question) - State YOUR OPINION
INTRODUCTION
- It is widely known that ... / It is a fact that ... - It is clear/true that ... / It goes without saying that ... - Research has shown that ... / As a matter of fact, ... - For instance / To give an example / Probably the most obvious example is ... - Furthermore / What is more / In addition to this, ...
SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 1
- Reason 1 to support your opinion (topic sentence) - Explanation sentence (expand on your first idea) - Give an example, relevant facts or details
- Reason 2 to support your opinion (topic sentence) - Explanation sentence (expand on your first idea) - Give an example, relevant facts or details
SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH 2
- Restate your opinion (deeper/new words) - Briefly summarise the 2 arguments above - Include a 'call to action'
To sump up / To conclude / In conclusion, As I see it / In my view / I am convinced that ...
CLOSING
- STICK TO your opinion - Use a FORMAL or NEUTRAL register
DOS
DON'TS
- CHANGE your view - GIVE ARGUMENTS ON BOTH SIDES of the issue (pros & cons) - Use short forms or slang