Opinion Paragraph

OPINION PARAGRAPH

GIVING REASONS

TOPIC SENTENCE

• It is the most important sentence in the paragraph.

• It tells the reader what the paragraph is about.

• Usually starts with:

- In my opinion, …

- I think that …..

- I agree…

- I disagree…

e.g. I disagree that technology will replace teachers in the future for
many reasons.

TOPIC SENTENCES: SAMPLES

• There are three main reasons why some people play sports.

• There are several reasons why i like to be a teacher.

• In future, I like to be a lawyer for many important reasons.

• In my opinion, Q Drums should win the award for three reasons.

• I agree that staying in a hotel is the best way to enjoy a holiday for
three reasons.

SUPPORTING SENTENCES

• They develop the topic sentence.

• They give the reader:

facts , reasons, examples, and details about the topic sentence.

• Minimum: 3 supporting sentences (100 words).

1- Supporting Sentence 1 + Example

2- Supporting sentence 2 + Example

3- Supporting sentence 3 + Example

Sample Sentences

• In my opinion, switching off mobiles one day a week is really good

for several reasons.

• First, you can do many activities. For example, you can help your
father or do some housework.

• Second, you can have better social life. For instance, you can spend
more time with family and friends.

• Finally, it is good for your health because mobile phones can affect
your eyes, brain and cause stress.

CONCLUDING SENTENCE

• It is the last sentence of the paragraph.

• It is similar to the topic sentence.

• You can rewrite the topic sentence in different words.

• Usually starts like this:

• In conclusion,… / All in all, … / In short, … / To conclude, …

ORGANIZATION: LINKERS:

Sequencing words:

• First, first of all, firstly, …

• Secondly, also, in addition, …

• Finally, eventually, lastly, last but not least, …

Conjunctions:

and / but / or / so / because…

LANGUAGE (40 %)

• Vocab

• Grammar

• Punctuation

• Capitalization