Instructions to follow
• If you are given an opinion essay, you have to pick sides.
• You can either agree or disagree with the statement in the question.
• Once you pick a side, you can start planning your essay and then writing it.
An opinion essay should have:
• Introduction
• 3 Body Paragraphs
• ★ The 3rd body paragraph is optional. It will get you a higher band score
• Conclusion
Introduction
• Your introduction paragraph should paraphrase your question. Use synonyms for the words used in the question.
• A thesis statement – This statement should clearly state your opinion (i.e) whether you agree or disagree with the statement.
Body Paragraph 1
Your body paragraph should revolve around:
• A central idea
• Supporting points
• Example (Optional)
A central idea
The paragraph should revolve around this idea. Supporting points – Added points that support your central idea.
Example – Examples from your real-life experiences that support the supporting idea. They are optional.
Body Paragraph 2
A central idea- The paragraph should revolve around this idea. Supporting points – Added points
that support your central idea.
Example – Examples from your real-life experiences that support the supporting idea. They are
optional.
Body paragraph 3
This paragraph is the trickiest of all. You need to convey to the examiner that:
• You are aware of the other side of the argument.
• Yet you believe that your side is logical or right.
Conclusion
Paraphrase your question along with an emphasis on your opinion