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An Opinion Essay

An Opinion Essay

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English

10th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.8.1, RI.8.8, RL.11-12.1

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7 Slides • 6 Questions

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An Opinion Essay

Agree or Disagree

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Lesson Objectives

  • Students will be able to list reasons for or against a point of view

  • Students will be able to write a short, structured argument essay, using a range of common linking words/phrases. 

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3 Common Mistakes

  • Not stating an opinion.

  • Giving arguments for both views.

  • Not supporting your opinion with clear reasons.

  • It doesn’t matter which side of the argument you take or even, that you agree with it. Choose the one you can develop the best argument for.


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Poll

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It's a bad idea for teenagers to do part-time work while they are still studying.

Agree

Disagree

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1) Introduction

  • Paraphrase the question

  • Give your opinion

  • State two supporting reasons

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Multiple Select

Which of the following sentences best paraphrases the statement.


It's a bad idea for teenagers to do part-time work while they are still studying.

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Studying while working part-time is a horrible idea for teens.

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Working part-time while still in school is a poor choice for teens.

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Working part-time while still at school is an important part of life for teenagers.

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2) Main body paragraph 1

  • Topic sentence – outline 1st reason for supporting this view

  • Explanation – explain this idea

  • Example – give an example or expand the idea

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3) Main body paragraph 2

  • Topic sentence – outline 2nd reason for supporting this view

  • Explanation – explain this idea

  • Example – give an example or expand the idea

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4) Conclusion

  • Summarise opinion and key reasons

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Open Ended

Write two supporting reasons for why you agree or disagree with this statement:


It's a bad idea for teenagers to do part-time work while they are still studying.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following information should be included in the introduction?

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Your opinion

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A paraphrased question

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A summary

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Two supporting reasons

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Multiple Select

Which of the following information should be included in the main body paragraph?

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A topic sentence

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An explanation

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An argument for both views

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Examples

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Multiple Choice

You must state whether you agree or disagree in an opinion essay.

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True

2

False

An Opinion Essay

Agree or Disagree

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