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.

Mini Opinion Essay

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Thesis Statement

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

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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:

Body Paragraphs

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

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Body Paragraphs

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Body Paragaraphs

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!

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

Make sure your thesis statement...

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

• 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:

Remember

Now it is your turn to write your body paragraphs