AVTC 5 - Lesson 7 - Opinion Essays

Which question prompt asks for your opinion?

• Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe getting a job straight after school is better. Discuss both views.

• Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure.

  What are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

• Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

• 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.

What information about an IELTS Opinion essay is INCORRECT?

• You should not use an informal writing style.

• You should only give your opinion about one side of the given statement.

• You should write at least 250 words.

• You should not give any irrelevant examples or reasons.

Drag and drop the following options to the correct boxes to make a complete outline for an IELTS Opinion essay

a

b

c

d

e

f

Final opinion

Thesis statement

Background sentence

Summary of the main points

Supporting ideas and details

Topic sentences

TRUE or FALSE

In the background sentence, students can introduce the topic by copying the statement from the question prompt.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE

In the thesis statement, students should give detailed reasons and examples.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE

In the thesis statement, students should give their opinion about the given statement.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE

In the thesis statement, students should give their opinion about the given statement.

• True

• False

Drag and drop the following words and phrases to make a complete Introduction for a Partly Agree/ Disagree essay.

Writing prompt: Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Background sentence): ​ (a)   (b)   ​ ​ that (c)   is​ (d)   ​ (e)   .

• many people
• believe
• a university degree
• essential for
• career success
• university or college
• disagree
• you
• successful career

Drag and drop the following words and phrases to make a complete Introduction for a Partly Agree/ Disagree essay.

Writing prompt: Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(Thesis statement): ​ ​ (a)   , ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)   for several reasons .

• from my experience
• I
• partially
• agree with
• this opinion
• we
• many people
• completely
• them

What is the Topic sentence of one body paragraph?

Writing Prompt: Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

• It is true to a certain extent that a university degree can enhance a person's career prospects.

• First, a university degree provides knowledge and skills that are relevant to many professions.

• For example, a degree in computer science can teach students programming languages and software development, which are highly valued by employers in the tech industry.

• Besides, a university degree can show that a person is committed and hardworking.