Expressions For Writing

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Expressions for writing:

Give Reasons and Facts (your view) Answer the Critics (the opposite view) Draw Conclusions

first (second, third) of course therefore

another, next some may say thus

last, finally nevertheless hence

because, since, for on the other hand consequently

although in fact on the whole

furthermore for this reason as a result

moreover naturally

similarly by comparison

surely Sum up

yet To sum up,

In conclusion,
What to remember in an opinion essay

1st paragraph: State the topic of your essay


State your opinion (briefly)

2nd paragraph: First discuss what OTHER PEOPLE say (the opposite view). Give
examples to show that they might be wrong.

3rd paragraph: Now give examples to support YOUR OWN VIEW. Explain your
opinions.

4th paragraph: Sum up and restate your opinion.

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