PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE USING THIS HANDOUT TO GO THROUGH THE WRITING

PROCESS TO WRITE YOUR OPINION PARAGRAPH. YOU WILL BE SUBMITTING THIS

COMPLETED HANDOUT TO BE EVALUATED ALONG WITH YOUR PRINTED GOOD
COPY.

WRITING AN OPINION PARAGRAPH

STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR QUESTION FROM THE “OPINION PARAGRAPH TOPIC

QUESTIONS” AND BRAINSTORM YOUR IDEAS BELOW.

Chosen Question: __Are cellphones necessary in teenagers’ lives?______

Remember to make sure you consider BOTH sides. There should be at least 5 points on either
side.

YES NO

● If they get in danger they would be
able to call their parents
● Cell phones are a primary way to
connect with others these days.
● Having a phone of their own may help
kids socialize and build friendships.
● teens may also use their phones to plan
group schoolwork and social
gatherings, or even play games
together.
● they could check weather
● Mobile Phone as a Source of
Communications
● Mobile Phone as a Source of
Information
● Mobile Phone Used for Entertainment
● it can a save a life in an Emergency
● Mobile Phones Camera
● Small and Portable
● Mobile Phone Save Money
● Mobile Phone GPS Location
● Internet Access Through Mobile
Phones
● Flashlight in Mobile Phones
● Alarm and Reminders
● Learning and Research Using Mobile
Phones
● Track and Improve Your Health
● They could use it too much and get
addicted
● Mobile Phones Cause Accidents
● Mobile Phone Cause Distance from
Relatives
● Cheating on Cell Phones
● Using Mobile Phones at Night
● Mobile Phone Wastage of Time
● Mobile Phone Distraction
● Mobile Phone Cause Health Problems:
Causes Physical Health Problems:
Mobile Phone Effects on our Mental
Health
● Cause Social Isolation
● Wastage of Money on Mobile Phones
● Study Loss Due to High Usage of
Mobile Phones
● Cyberbullying
● Addiction
● Security Issues
● Battery can Explodes
● impacts on close relationships
● Reduce Meetup
● Workdays Never Finishes
● Mobile Lose Problems
● Wrong Calls and Messages
● Immoral Activities on Mobile Phones
● Youth Crimes Using Mobile Phones
 STEP 2: ORGANIZE YOUR IDEAS IN THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER BELOW

Chosen Question: _Are cellphones necessary in teenagers’ lives?__

SENTENCES 1-2:
Clearly state your OPINION (write your opinion here):

State your 3 supporting points:

Point #1 (write your 2nd strongest point here):

● plan group schoolwork and social gatherings, play games like kahoot and quiz games.
Point #2 (write your weakest point here)
● Cell phones are a primary way to connect with others these days.
Point #3 (write your strongest point here):
● it can a save a life in an Emergency
SENTENCES 3-4:

Restate Point #1 in different words:

Teenagers can use their phones to plan schoolwork, organize plans for homework and also play games like
kahoot.
Explanation for Point #1 (explain/clarify your 1st point):
Google Slides, Classrooms,Calendar,TDSB Connects,and reminders help streamline tasks, eliminating the need
for books. Games like Kahoot and Takeaquiz provide entertainment and educational benefits.

SENTENCES 5-6:

Restate Point #2 in different words:

Cell phones are a primary way to connect with others these days.
Explanation for Point #2 (explain/clarify your 2nd point):
Cell Phones allow users to contact various individuals, from teachers for questions or friends for groupworks to
emergency situations requiring 911, parents, or the fire department.

SENTENCES 7-8:

Restate Point #3 in different words:

● it can a save a life in an Emergency
Explanation for Point #3 (explain/clarify your 3rd point):
If you witness or find yourself in danger,you can call a hospital if someone is severely injured or the police if
you are in danger yourself.

SENTENCES 9-10:

Concluding Sentence (restate your opinion and 3 supporting points in different words):
I would say that cellphones are definitely necessary for teenagers.
Final Thought (end your paragraph with a final thought):
i think it is necessary for teenagers to have cellphones but not to overuse them

STEP 3: WRITE A COMPLETE ROUGH COPY OF YOUR OPINION PARAGRAPH.

**Remember it does not have to be perfect - this is a rough draft!
**Take EXACTLY what you wrote above and use that as the base for your rough copy.
Google Slides, Classrooms,Calendar,TDSB Connects,and reminders help streamline tasks,
eliminating the need for books. Games like Kahoot and Takeaquiz.com provide entertainment
and educational benefits.Cell Phones allow users to contact various individuals, from teachers for
questions or friends for groupworks to emergency situations requiring 911, parents, or the fire
department.If you witness or find yourself in danger, you can call a hospital if someone is
severely injured or the police if you are in danger yourself.
STEP 4: EDIT THE ROUGH COPY OF YOUR OPINION PARAGRAPH

**This is a chance to revise and edit your opinion paragraph. Reread what you wrote
above and make any corrections.
**Don’t forget to add transition words!

STEP 5: TYPE A GOOD COPY OF YOUR OPINION PARAGRAPH

I think teenagers need phones for a few reasons and they are, Firstly, with apps such as Google
Slides, Classrooms, Calendar, TDSB Connects, and reminders assist in streamlining work also
reducing the need for books.Secondly, there are games such as Kahoot and Takeaquiz.com
which offer both enjoyment along with educational value.Thirdly, Cell phones allow users to
contact a variety of people,to from professors for inquiries or friends for group projects to 911,
parents, or the fire department in an emergency,even if you don't have time there are emergency
contacts so you can call anyone you have saved.And lastly, If you see or are in danger, contact a
hospital if someone is seriously hurt or the police if you or anyone around you is in risk.