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Summary. • Review the format and focus of Part 1 of the Writing paper. • Revise useful vocabulary for writing an opinion essay. • Learn useful techniques for planning your own essay. • Evaluate two examples of a Writing Part 1 essay. • Practise and evaluate your own answer to a Writing Part 1 task.
An opinion essay. Before reading. Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises. Preparation task. Information will soon be so easy to find on the internet that people will not need to remember anything. Do you agree? Tick the four ideas that are most relevant to this question.
Learn how to write an opinion essay. Before reading. Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises. Preparation task. Match the definitions (a–f) with the vocabulary (1–6). Vocabulary. 1. ...... harsh. 2. ...... a perpetrator.
Write your essay in clear paragraphs. Use phrases like First of all, In addition and To sum up to start each paragraph. Express your own opinion using I think, In my opinion or I believe. Mention other viewpoints with phrases like Some people think and say whether you agree or disagree with them.
Introduce your essay by restating the question in your own words. Show understanding of both sides of the argument. Use linking words to connect your ideas. Draw your conclusion from the main ideas in your essay. Don't introduce new ideas at the end.
To express opinion. In my opinion, Personally, I think/ I believe (that. I strongly believe that.... It is clear (to me) that. I (completely) agree/disagree with ... It seems to me that... As I see it, ... In my view,...
Opinion essays are discursive essays in which you present your personal opinion on a particular topic. Your opinion must be stated clearly and supported by justifications. You should also include the opposing viewpoint in a separate paragraph. Opinion essays are formal in style.
