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    The document provides guidelines for writing opinion essays. It states that opinion essays are formal in style and require a clear statement of opinion supported by reasons. It also notes that the opposing view must be addressed in another paragraph. The document then outlines the key components of a successful essay, including an introductory paragraph stating the topic and opinion, two main body paragraphs each presenting a viewpoint with reasons, and a concluding paragraph that restates the opinion. It also provides useful language for expressing opinions and linking points.

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    The document provides guidelines for writing opinion essays. It states that opinion essays are formal in style and require a clear statement of opinion supported by reasons. It also notes that the opposing view must be addressed in another paragraph. The document then outlines the key components of a successful essay, including an introductory paragraph stating the topic and opinion, two main body paragraphs each presenting a viewpoint with reasons, and a concluding paragraph that restates the opinion. It also provides useful language for expressing opinions and linking points.

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    Writing Worksheet

    Name: ______________ __________________


    Opinion Essays
    Grade:

    Opinion Essays are formal in style. They require your opinion on a topic which
    must be clearly stated and supported by reasons. It is necessary to include the
    opposing view in another paragraph.

    A successful essay should have:


    A. An introductory paragraph in which you state the topic and your
    opinion.

    B. A main body which consists of two paragraphs. Each paragraph should


    present a separate view point supported by your reasons. Another
    paragraph including the opposing point of view and reasons must be
    included.

    C. A conclusion in which you restate your opinion using different words.

     Points to consider
     First decide if you agree or disagree with the subject of the topic and make
    a list of your points and reasons.
     Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence which summarizes what is
    the paragraph about.
     Linking words should be used in your composition.

     Useful language
     To express opinion: I believe, in my opinion, in my view, I strongly believe
     To list points: in the first place, first of all, to start with, firstly, to begin
    with
     To add more points: what is more, another major reason, also,
    furthermore, moreover, not to mention the fact, in addition, besides.
     To introduce contrasting views: it is argued that, people argue that, as
    opposed to the above ideas.
    Exercise 1: Will life be better in the future?
    Read the following essay and then answer the questions.

    Can you imagine doing shopping without having to leave the house or working at
    home rather than going to the office? In my opinion, life in the future will be
    much more pleasant than today.

    In the first place, there will be many improvements in the field of medicine.
    Scientists are confident that cures to diseases such as cancer will have been
    found. Therefore, the lives of thousands of people will be saved.

    Also, new technological breakthroughs will make our lives easier. Computers will
    be able to perform more time saving functions, transport will be faster and more
    efficient.

    All in all, I feel that the future will definitely be better. We all are searching for
    ways to improve our lives and we can only look ahead to do this.

    1. Underline the topic sentence in each paragraph.


    2. Circle the linking words used in the essay.
    3. Think of words to replace the bold ones in the essay.
    Exercise 2:

    The airplane is the most convenient means of travel. Give your opinion on
    this statement.

    Put the following paragraphs in the correct order which best develops the given
    topic.

    Furthermore, you always feel that you are looked after in an airplane. You
    are served drinks and meals and offered newspapers and blankets which all help
    to make the journey more comfortable and enjoyable.________

    Over the past few years, people have begun to travel to places they would
    have only dreamt of visiting thirty years ago, thanks to the possibilities offered
    by air travel. In my opinion, travelling by an airplane cannot be compared with
    any other means of transport. ________

    To start with, there is really no safer way to travel. You can go from one
    country to another in a matter of hours which gives you more time to enjoy the
    actual purpose of your trip, rather than travelling and dragging your luggage
    around. ________

    In my opinion, air travel will always remain popular. Its speed, comfort and
    convenience are hard to beat. ________

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