Opinion Essay Writing Basics

What is the first step in writing an opinion essay?

• State your thesis

• Bring up your general topic

• Write the conclusion

Which sentence starter can be used to introduce your topic?

• "In my opinion..."

• "_________ has many positive and negative aspects."

• "However..."

What should you do after introducing your general topic if you're on the negative side?

• Point out another negative aspect immediately

• Point out a positive aspect to show balance

• State your thesis directly

If you're arguing for the positive side, what should you mention next?

• A negative point to show balance

• Another positive point right away without acknowledging negatives

• Your thesis statement directly after introduction

Which sentence starters can be used to start "leaning" more towards your side in an introduction?

• ____________ has many positive and negative aspects.

• "In my opinion..." or "I think that..."

• However...

What word should you use to transition into pointing out something leaning toward your side in an argument?

• "Therefore"

• "However"

• "Finally"

After using the word "however," what should come next in your introduction?

• A summary of all points made so far.

• A point that leans toward your argument.

• Your final conclusion.

How many sentences should make up your thesis statement in an opinion essay?

• 1 sentence

• 2-3 sentences

• As many as needed

What does the thesis statement do in an opinion essay?

• It introduces new topics for discussion.

• It summarizes all main points from body paragraphs.

• It provides supporting evidence for arguments.

• It summarizes and focuses on one main point.

In which part of an essay would you typically find reasons supported by evidence?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs