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    The document provides instructions for writing an opinion essay, including outlining the key components. It explains that an opinion essay presents a personal opinion on a topic, with clear statement of the opinion and supporting reasons/examples. It describes the introduction as stating the topic and opinion, main body as sustaining the opinion with multiple arguments/paragraphs using transition words, and conclusion as restating the opinion. Other tips include planning, using formal language/avoiding contractions, and introducing examples.

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    The document provides instructions for writing an opinion essay, including outlining the key components. It explains that an opinion essay presents a personal opinion on a topic, with clear statement of the opinion and supporting reasons/examples. It describes the introduction as stating the topic and opinion, main body as sustaining the opinion with multiple arguments/paragraphs using transition words, and conclusion as restating the opinion. Other tips include planning, using formal language/avoiding contractions, and introducing examples.

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    Writing An Opinion Essay What Is An Opinion Essay?

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    The document provides instructions for writing an opinion essay, including outlining the key components. It explains that an opinion essay presents a personal opinion on a topic, with clear statement of the opinion and supporting reasons/examples. It describes the introduction as stating the topic and opinion, main body as sustaining the opinion with multiple arguments/paragraphs using transition words, and conclusion as restating the opinion. Other tips include planning, using formal language/avoiding contractions, and introducing examples.

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    Writing an Opinion Essay

    What is an opinion essay?


    An essay in which you have to present your personal opinion on a particular topic.In such an
    essay, you must state your opinion clearly and support it with appropriate reasons and examples.Your
    arguments must be really good ones.
    This is the type of essay you are supposed to present at the graduation exam, for the second
    type of subject.
    Don’t forget that the content of the essay must be as important as the form of the essay ( you
    must have an introduction, a main body and a conclusion).

    THE INTRODUCTION

    This is the first paragraph of your essay, in which you are supposed to introduce the subject and
    to state your opinion clearly.
    To state your opinion, these are the language structures you may use:
    I believe/feel/think that… From my point of view…To my mind/way of thinking…As far as I am
    concerned…In my opinion/view…I am totally against…I completely disagree with…I don’t agree with..It
    seems/appears to me that…I (completely) agree with/that...

    THE MAIN BODY


    In the following paragraphs, you have to sustain your opinion with more than one
    argument.Each paragraph should present a different point of view, supported by reasons and
    examples.In the last paragraph, you should present the opposing opinion, supported with arguments
    and examples.
    For arranging your ideas and arguments, you may use the following language structures:
    First of all/Firstly,…
    Second of all/Secondly,…
    Third of all/Thirdly,…
    Fourth of all/Fourthly,…
    And last but not least/Finally,...

    THE ENDING OR THE CONCLUSION


    This is the last paragraph of your essay and this is where you should restate your opinion, using
    different words.
    To do this, you may use the following language structures:
    In conclusion,…
    To conclude with,…
    Briefly,…
    On the whole,...

    OTHER TIPS FOR WRITING AN OPINION ESSAY


    -don’t forget to plan carefully; questions like: What is your opinion on the topic? What is your
    first/second argument? Do you have an example for this argument? What is the opposing point of view?
    How will you restate your opinion?
    -to introduce examples, you may use language structures like: for example, for instance, to illustrate
    this, etc.
    -try to use formal language, not slang or colloquial;
    -try to avoid contractions (use the long forms: is not, have not, could not etc.)
    PUT THE PARAGRAPHS OF THIS OPINION ESSAYINTO THE CORRECT ORDER:

    THE QUESTION OF SPORT


    A. First of all, schools have a responsibility to educate children in all areas. For that reason, for that
    reason, it is just as important to provide Physical Education training for the professional sportsmen as it
    is to provide academic training to those who will go to university.
    B. In addition, students these days spend long hours studying or working at their computers. Therefore,
    they need the opportunity to do some physical activity during the school day.
    C. In conclusion, I strongly believe that sports and Physical Education should remain a key part of the
    school curriculum. All students have the right to a balanced education and this means the opportunity to
    learn how to play sports.
    D. On the other hand, some people believe that the purpose of schools is to develop skills that the
    students will use in their future jobs. Consequently, schools have little time to devote to less important
    subjects as Physical Education.
    E. The ancient Greeks always thought that a healthy mind in a healthy body is the key to a well-
    balanced life. Nowadays, many schools are decreasing the amount of time given to sports and Physical
    Education and some schools are removing it altogether. Although academic subjects are certainly a very
    important part of the school curriculum, I am strongly opposed to the complete removal of sports and
    Physical Education classes.

    And now it’s your turn to write an opinion essay!


    4 Express your opinion on the following statement:”People who practice sports and have active
    occupations are healthier”. Bring examples to support your arguments.

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