Opinion Essay
Tags
English
Sec/5
Cegep/2
Word count
270 words
Reading time
2 minutes
Structure: five / four paragraphs
- Introduction
- 3 Bodies
- Conclusion
Topic: opinion text
- Reflects the author’s opinion on the topic
- Firm, engaging and convincing
- Addresses to the audience
Introduction
Hook
First sentence of the introduction
- Interesting, captivating
- Specific, clearly linked to the thesis
Types:
- Rhetorical question
- Often a moral dilemma
- Bold statement
- Simple
- May be controversial
- Fact / statistics
- Quote
- Anecdote
- Not recommended
- Must be shocking or relatable
Ideas:
- Explain the subject's importance
- Carefully use personal stories
Fennel
Alternative first sentence of the introduction
Broad statement on the topic
Transition
Optional identification of the author and work (otherwise in the thesis)
Optional brief summary of the text
Thesis
Last sentence of the introduction that states opinion on the topic and 3 reasons
- Only one side of the argument, i.e. no opposite perspective
- Do not use 1st person
Body Paragraph
3 per essay, 2 per essay for ministry exam
Topic Sentence
First sentence of a body paragraph that states its topic (part of thesis)
- Not a question
Supporting Details
Sentences in a body paragraph that justify, explain and bolster the topic
Types:
- Analysis
- Example
- Data
- Quote
Closing Sentence
Last sentence of a body paragraph that restates the topic
Conclusion
Thesis (restated)
First part of the conclusion that restates the thesis
Clincher
Last sentence of the conclusion that echoes the hook
- Do not give extra argument
Ajitani Hifumi