Opinion Essay

Structure:

• Introductory paragraph

• (3) Body paragraphs

• concluding paragraph
 Format
• Leave space between paragraphs
(leave one line free)

• No short forms in an essay

use: do not, will not, have seen, etc.

• Formal register
 Introductory paragraph

• Captures reader‘s attention

• Some general informative sentences
lead to the
• thesis statement
 Thesis statement

• Last sentence of introductory paragraph

• presents your position

• Reader will stop or go on reading

 Body paragraphs

• Explain and illustrate thesis statement

• Justify position by giving specific details

 Body paragraphs

• Topic sentence

• Supporting sentences (develop idea,

minimum 3 details/ arguments/
justifications/ examples/ facts)
 Final paragraph

• Summarizes the arguments, thus justifying

your position
• May include a prediction, may offer a
solution
• No appeal!
• No new ideas!