Opinion Essay ​
Tags
Sec5
English
Word count
228 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
- Must captivate the readers
- 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
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