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  1. PDF B2 First for Schools Writing Part 1 (An opinion essay) Summary

    Paragraph 1 Introduce the topic using a general statement and give your opinion. Say whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Paragraph 2 Give the first reason to support your opinion. Provide specific justifications for your opinion, using examples if necessary. Paragraph 3 Give the second reason to support your opinion.

  2. PDF Opinion/Argument Writing Packet Grades 3-6

    Opinion/argument writing includes speeches, editorials, reviews, proposals, letters, advertisements, and any sharing of a discrete opinion. Writing an argument requires sharing an opinion "persuasively" and then documenting the argument with informational text validating and verifying the position taken.

  3. PDF OPINION ESSAY

    OPINION ESSAY PARAGRAPH 1 Introduce the topic and give your opinion. Say whether you agree or disagree with the statement. PARAGRAPH 2 Give a reason to support your opinion. PARAGRAPH 3 Give a second reason to support your opinion. PARAGRAPH 4 Summarize your ideas and repeat your opinion using different words. BASIC DOS IN WRITING AN OPINION ESSAY

  4. How to Write an Opinion Essay: Structure, Examples

    Opinion essay introduction. Address the audience directly, and state the subject matter. Reference a speech, poem, book, or play. Include the author's name and date of publication in brackets. Thesis. 1 or 2 sentences to make up a short description. 1 or 2 summarizing sentences of the entire paper.

  5. Writing an opinion essay

    An opinion essay has three parts: Introduction; Arguments or reasons that support your view. Conclusion; Introduction. Paragraph 1. Introduce the topic and give your opinion. Say whether you agree or disagree with the statement or question. It can be a good idea to use a question to grab the reader's attention. Check the two examples below:

  6. PDF Strategies for Essay Writing

    When you write an essay for a course you are taking, you are being asked not only to create a product (the essay) but, more importantly, to go through a process of thinking more deeply about a question or problem related to the course. By writing about a source or collection of sources, you will have the chance to wrestle with some of the

  7. An opinion essay

    Worksheets and downloads. An opinion essay - exercises 806.72 KB. An opinion essay - answers 284.99 KB. An opinion essay - essay 657.49 KB. An opinion essay - writing practice 187.62 KB.

  8. PDF Grade 4 English Language Arts Opinion/Argument

    WRITING SAMPLE CONTINUES Page 5 (Opinion/Argument—Opinion Essay)SAMPLE B4-8 MORE COMMENTARY Writing. Grade 4, Standard 1: (continued) A2 Examples: 1 . 2 . 3 The writer structures the essay purposefully around plausible, broad reasons that support the stated opinion. (Teamwork is a very important skill for all kids to have...

  9. PDF How to Write an Opinion Essay and Why You Should Do It Now

    TIPS FOR WRITING OP-ED PIECES. • Be brave. Nobody wants to read a lackluster opinion piece. • Be brief. Publishers generally like opinion pieces that don't exceed 800 words. • Be quick. When you see a topic that appeals to you and is relevant to your work, write about it today, not tomorrow! • Be conversational.

  10. PDF Big 1 DR8.11

    On-Demand Opinion Writing Samples! 74! Grade 5, Prompt for Opinion Writing . Common Core Standard W.CCR.1 (Directions should be read aloud and clarified by the teacher) ... Remember, a good opinion essay: o Has an introduction o Clearly states your opinion/claim in a focus statement o Uses specific evidence from the text(s) to support your ...

  11. PDF 170 IELTS ESSAY Samples

    Excellent essay! Are you a native English speaker? Well done. The only problem: too long, 365 words instead of 250-265 maximum. 2. In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

  12. IELTS Opinion Essay Sample Questions

    Below are some IELTS opinion essay sample questions which can come in writing task 2. Another name for these essays is argumentative essays. Opinion Essays Tips. spend at least 5 minutes analysing the words and ideas in the statement. make sure your answer is a complete answer which addresses all parts of the task. give a clear opinion.

  13. PDF 5th Opinion Annotated Samples

    5th Grade Opinion . Prompt: Pennies . Statement of purpose Focus and Organization Conventions 4 4 2 Through brief examples and rhetorical questioning, the student engages the reader and previews the essay in an argumentative fashion with the main idea. The student clearly uses evidence from the text to drive her main idea. Student uses

  14. (PDF) WRITING: AN OPINION ESSAY

    In this question, you will be asked to write an essay about a familiar topic. Complete the text using the following linking words: Furthermore - In my opinion - Once - In conclusion - When - I think - Although - In addition - First of all Some people like to travel with a friend. Other people prefer to travel alone.

  15. PDF Writing an Expository Essay

    Section 1 Essay structure An essay is a piece of writing made up of a number of paragraphs. Each paragraph has a specifi c role in an essay. In a fi ve-paragraph essay, the fi rst paragraph is an introduction; the second, third, and fourth paragraphs form the body of the essay; and the fi fth paragraph is a conclusion (see diagram on page 4).

  16. IELTS Opinion Essay

    Let's now look at a proper format to learn the structuring of an IELTS opinion essay. Essay. Opinion Essay. Introduction. Paraphrase the question. State your opinion. Write a thesis statement, outlining what you will explain in the following paragraphs. Body paragraph 1. State the central idea of your first main point.

  17. PDF Paragraph Organization in Opinion Essay

    Unlike for and against essays, this type of topic asks for your own opinion starting from the first paragraph which should be clearly stated and supported by reasons in the main body paragraphs. INTRODUCTION General statements Thesis statement identifying the writer's point of view. (State the topic and your opinion clearly.) (e.g.

  18. Essay Writing Tasks(B1)

    ESS006 - Time Management. ESS005 - Immigrants In A New Country. ESS004 - Teenagers and Their Free Time. ESS003 - The Importance of Learning Foreign Languages. ESS002 - Daily Exercise in Schools. ESS001 - Healthy Nutrition. Language in Use - PDF Worksheets for English Language Learners - Intermediate Level (B1)

  19. Essays That Worked

    The essays are a place to show us who you are and who you'll be in our community. It's a chance to add depth to something that is important to you and tell the admissions committee more about your background or goals. Below you'll find selected examples of essays that "worked," as nominated by our admissions committee.

  20. Welcome to the Purdue Online Writing Lab

    The Online Writing Lab (the Purdue OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material, and we provide these as a free service at Purdue. Students, members of the community, and users worldwide will find information to assist with many writing projects. Teachers and trainers may use this material for in-class and out ...

  21. 34 Compelling Compare and Contrast Essay Examples

    Next, the body includes paragraphs that explore the similarities and differences. Finally, a concluding paragraph restates the thesis, draws any necessary inferences, and asks any remaining questions. A compare and contrast essay example can be an opinion piece comparing two things and making a conclusion about which is better. For example ...

  22. Opinion

    Dr. Chan is a molecular biologist at the Broad Institute of M.I.T. and Harvard, and a co-author of "Viral: The Search for the Origin of Covid-19." This article has been updated to reflect news ...