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The document provides guidance on writing an opinion essay, including its structure, useful language, and tips. It outlines the typical structure as an introduction with a clear topic and thesis statement, two or more body paragraphs with arguments and evidence, and a conclusion that restates the opinion. It also gives examples of language to introduce and link points, and provides a sample essay arguing that computers are a necessity in modern life due to their ability to save storage space and time.

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Opinion Essay: Topic

The document provides guidance on writing an opinion essay, including its structure, useful language, and tips. It outlines the typical structure as an introduction with a clear topic and thesis statement, two or more body paragraphs with arguments and evidence, and a conclusion that restates the opinion. It also gives examples of language to introduce and link points, and provides a sample essay arguing that computers are a necessity in modern life due to their ability to save storage space and time.

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Opinion Essay

Structure of the Opinion Essay:

Introduction – introduces the topic and states your opinion clearly. There must be a clear
TOPIC (what you will talk about in your essay) and THESIS STATEMENT (what your
opinion about the topic is, either for or against)

Body - consists of two or more paragraphs each presenting a separate viewpoint supported
by reasons/ examples. (ARGUMENT + REASON/ EVIDENCE/ EXAMPLE)

Conclusion – summarizes/restates your opinion using different words (RESTATED


OPINION)

Useful Language:

- То express opinion: I believe, In my opinion, I think, In my view, I strongly


believe, I see it, It seems to me (that), As far as I am concerned, I am (not) convinced
that..., In my opinion/view …My opinion is that …, I (firmly) believe …, I
(definitely) feel/think that, I am inclined to believe that ……
- То list points: In the first place, first of all, to start with, Firstly, to begin with
- То add more points: what is more, another major reason, also, furthermore,
moreover, in addition to this/that, besides, apart from this, not to mention the fact that
- То introduce contrasting viewpoints: It is argued that, People argue that,
There are people who oppose, Contrary to what most people believe,
As opposed to the above ideas
- To introduce examples: for example, for instance, such as, in
particular, especially
- To conclude: To sum up, All in all, All things considered, Taking
everything into account.
* For more discourse markers, check your students book

Steps to do an essay (DRAFT):


1. Read the instructions and write down all the ideas you can come up with
2. Think of specific vocabulary related to the topic
3. State your point of view (thesis statement)
4. Think of arguments to support your thesis statement
5. Find evidences/ examples to support your arguments

6. Time for your PRE-WRITING!


7. REVISION IS KEY!
Tips for a quality based OPINION ESSAY:
YES NO

Use vocabulary related to the unit Do not use shortenings or apostrophes like
“don’t”, “I’m”, “She’ll)

Use a variety of verb tenses seen throughout Be careful when using phrasal verbs, some
the course (be careful, the text must make of them might not be formal enough
sense, do not just use all verb tenses at once)

Use a wide range of connectors/ linkers Do not use street/ informal language like
“gonna”, “ASAP”, etc.

Proper structure Do not write a one- paragraph text

Make your thesis statement and arguments Do not repeat words, try to find synonyms.
clear and support them with
evidence/examples

Use synonyms

OPINION ESSAY EXAMPLE

Computers are a necessity. Do you agree or disagree? Support your opinion with
arguments and examples.

Computers play an important role in the lives of most of us today, whether we realize it or not.
Some people, however, are beginning to ask if we really need them. In my opinion, computers
have become a necessary part of modern life.

In the first place, computers can save a lot of storage space. Storing information on computer
disks is one of the most efficient ways of keeping data. One computer disk can hold the same
amount of information as several books.

Furthermore, computers save everyone a lot of valuable time. Stored information can be found at
the touch of a button, whereas searching for it manually takes much longer. Therefore, our
every-day lives are made easier - from going to the bank to shopping.

Nevertheless, there are those who claim that computers are unnecessary and make our lives
more complicated. They argue that in the past we managed very well using other methods
and that we have become too dependent on computers. However, they fail to consider that
the time saved by using computers for repetitive tasks enables us to use our own time more
creatively and productively.

All in all, I strongly believe that computers are a useful tool. They have changed our lives for
the better and there is no reason why we should not make them work to our advantage.

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