Opinion Essay

An Opinion Essay

Agree or Disagree

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. 

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.

  
  

Poll

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

• Agree

• Disagree

1) Introduction

• Paraphrase the question

• Give your opinion

• State two supporting reasons

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.

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

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

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

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

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

4) Conclusion

• Summarise opinion and key reasons

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.

Multiple Select

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

• Your opinion

• A paraphrased question

• A summary

• Two supporting reasons

Multiple Select

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

• A topic sentence

• An explanation

• An argument for both views

• Examples

Multiple Choice

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

• True

• False