Writing an Opinion Essay

How to Write an
Opinion Essay

Students will be able to write an opinion piece that

includes stating an opinion, supplying reasons for the

opinion, and providing conclusion .

Learning Objectives

An opinion essay is a piece of writing where kids

express their thoughts and feelings about a topic. It

has an introduction, body, and conclusion.

What is an opinion essay?

Multiple Choice

Which is an opinion?

• Pizza is the best food, EVER!

• Pizza is made from pizza dough, tomato sauce, and cheese.

Steps to follow

Brainstorm1.

Write an introduction2.

Provide reasons 3.

Conclude4.

Edit and Revise5.

Choose a side for your opinion essay.

Brainstorm

Brainstorm: Make a list of reasons to support
your opinion.

Writing the
Introduction

Begin with a catchy opening sentence to

grab the reader's attention. State your

opinion clearly and provide a brief

overview of your reasons.

Start with a clear and concise introduction,

state your opinion, provide reasons and

evidence to support it, and conclude with a

summary.

Supporting
your opinion

End your opinion essay with strong

conclusion words like 'in conclusion', 'finally',
or 'in summary'. Summarize your main points
and restate your opinion to leave a lasting

impression.

Writing the
conclusion

Editing and revising

Use a checklist to edit and revise your essay.
Check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and
clarity. Ask a friend or teacher to review it too!

Brainstorm and choose a topic that you have a
strong opinion about.

1.

Write an introduction that grabs the reader's
attention and clearly states your opinion.

2.

Provide reasons and evidence to support your
opinion in the body of the essay.

3.

Conclude by summarizing your main points and
restating your opinion.

4.

Edit and revise your writing.5.

Remember!