Opinion Article

Opinion Article

Ms Dina Sayed

Opinion article/ For and against article

Brainstorm then pick the type of writing you want

Ms Dina Sayed

Title and introduction

-Background info about the topic

-State your opinion using an opinion phrase

-What do you mean by opinion phrases?

As far as I am concerned/ It seems to me that/ I am inclined to believe that/ In my humble opinion

Ms Dina Sayed

Sample Introduction

Nowadays a significant number of naturalists have been campaigning against zoos, arguing that it is cruel to keep wild animals in cages, away from their natural environment. However, like many other people, it seems to me that zoos have a positive role to play.

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Multiple Choice

In the introduction, you should

• Write about the topic in general

• State your opinion clearly

• all of the above

Multiple Select

Which statement is better

• As far as I am concerned, technology plays an integral role in our lives.

• I think technology plays an indispensable role in our lives

Multiple Select

The introduction is one long sentence where you give the reader background information about the topic and state your opinion using an opinion phrase.

• True

• False

Main body- 3 paragraphs

MB1- First reason behind your opinion

MB2- Second reason behind your opinion

MB3- 2 opposing opinions OR 1 opposing opinion with refutation

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First MB paragraph

-Why is this your opinion?

Reason--Explain/Expand--Examples/Result

-How should I start the first MB paragraph?

First and foremost/To begin with/ First of all

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Second MB paragraph

-Why is this your opinion?

Reason--Explain/Expand--Examples/Result

-How should I start the first MB paragraph?

Another point worth noting/ Another reason behind my opinion

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MB1-SAMPLE

First and foremost, many species of animal are in danger of extinction because their natural habitat is disappearing, due to deforestation. Some, like elephants are hunted for their ivory or tigers for their skin. Therefore, if animals are kept in captivity they can breed in safety, which will prevent the species from dying out.

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MB2 -SAMPLE

Another point worth noting is that keeping animals in captivity gives us the chances to see animals from all around the world without having to travel. Adding to the above, zoos can be used for educational purposes. For instance, schools can arrange trips to the zoo for students to know more about animals.

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MB 3- OPPOSING PARAGRAPH

-It's written in 2 steps

Step 1- On the other hand/ on the contrary, some people claim/assert/allege that

Step 2- You write 2 opposing opinions without explanation OR 1 opposing opinion plus refutation (Prove the other opinion wrong)

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MB3-SAMPLE

On the contrary, some people claim that zoos cause wild animals to suffer away from their natural environment. However, this point is inaccurate. To elaborate, nowadays zoos are designed in a way that is similar to the animals' natural habitat so that they would not suffer.

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Multiple Choice

The main body is composed of

• 2 paragraphs

• 1 paragraph

• 3 paragraphs

Multiple Choice

MB1 AND MB2 are used to support your opinion

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You start MB1 with the advanced phrase Firstly

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

MB 1 AND 2 should be written using which of the following structures

• point-Explain/expand-example/result

• point-example-explain

• explain-example-point-expand

Multiple Choice

The more you write points to support your opinion, the better

• True

• False

Multiple Select

MB3 is used to support your opinion

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

MB 1 AND 2 should be written using which of the following structures

• point-Explain/expand-example/result

• point-example-explain

• explain-example-point-expand

Multiple Choice

For you are giving examples, which of the following phrases is the most advanced

• For instance

• Like

• such as

Multiple Choice

In the introduction, you state your opinion only

• True

• False

Conclusion

-You have to do TWO things:

1- SUM UP YOUR ARGUMENT

2- RESTATE YOUR OPINION USING AN OPINION PHRASE

-Concluding phrases

All things considered/ Taking everything into account

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Conclusion-SAMPLE

Taking everything into account, and for the reasons mentioned above, I am inclined to believe that zoos have considerable benefits to both animals and humans.

Ms Dina Sayed

Poll

Do you understand the opinion article better now?

• YES

• NO

• MEH!