Mini Opinion Essay

Mini Opinion Essay

Today we will start a mini essay based on a topic of your choice!

• You can write about anything.
• What the best game is,
• Best football team,
• Best tv show, politics
• Social issues
• Coffee vs. Energy drink.

LITERALLY ANYTHING as long as it is cool for school.

START

To Start...

There will be a few steps to this. We will begin with a rough version by creating our thesis statement

Thesis Statement

How to write a...

Thesis Statement

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How to write a thesis statement

First off, you need to choose your topic. Once you have written down your topic, it is time to develop your thesis statement:

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Next...

Now that we have finished writing our thesis statementsWe will now work on a rough draft of our introductory paragraphs

Body Paragraphs

How to write....

Body Paragraphs

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Body Paragaraphs

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Now put it all together! You will write your final draft in MLA Format Please come and check in with me first before starting your final draft!

Now it is your turn...

You have now selected a topic and reviewed what it takes to write a solid thesis statement. It is time to write a thesis statement for your essay

Make sure your thesis statement...

• Takes a strong stand
• Justifies discussion
• Expresses one main idea
• Is specific

Now it is your turn to write your body paragraphs

Remember

• First Sentence: Give a premise in this sentence. A premise is a reason that the claim is true.
• Next Sentence(s): Introduce your evidence.
• Next Sentence(s): State a quote that supports your premise.
• Last Sentence: Justify your evidence. Your justification will have two parts: