How to Write an Opinion Essay

What is the purpose of writing an opinion essay?

• To give personal example to a topic

• To give personal response to a topic

• To give personal request to a topic

Which one is an opinion statement?

• Dogs have fur and tails

• I love dogs because they are so cute

• The dogs are cute

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which is not true about writing an introduction?

• A question

• An answer

• Facts

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which is not the elements in an introduction paragraph?

• Present your subject

• Support your topic sentence

• State your opinion

How should you conclude your first paragraph?

• Topic sentence

• Sentence from a book or play

• Thesis statement

• Supporting arguments

How do you start your body paragraph?

• With strongest supporting argument

• With academic sources, journalists report and so on

• With examples

At least how many example(s) should be in a body paragraph?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do you write a conclusion?

• Writing a new idea

• Apologize for your views

• Restate your opinion

Which phrase can be used to express your opinion?

• It is true that,

• What is more,

• I feel strongly that,

• In addition,

Choose the correct way in writing an opinion essay

• Start the paragraph with topic sentence

• Give personal example

• Start the paragraph with thesis statement