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• 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.
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.
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.
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.
An opinion essay has three parts: Introduction; Arguments or reasons that support your view. Conclusion; Introduction. Paragraph 1. Introduce the topic and give your opinion. Say whether you agree or disagree with the statement or question. It can be a good idea to use a question to grab the reader’s attention. Check the two examples below:
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.
Preparation. Reading text. Some people think that some types of criminals should not go to prison. Instead they should do unpaid work in the community. To what extent do you agree?
