Article Writing

Opinion Article Structure

Introductory Paragraph
T a general statement to introduce topic
T a clear opinion topic statement
T three points to develop in the body paragraph
Body Paragraph
First PEE
T transition word and restate opinion statement
T first point
T first example / evidence
T first explanation
Second PEE
T transition word and restate opinion statement
T second point
T second example / evidence
T second explanation
Third PEE
T transition word and restate opinion statement
T third point
T third example / evidence
T third explanation
Evalation Paragraph
Strong recommendation/solution/warning after evaluating the all three reasons
Concluding Paragraph
T restate opinion statement
T restate the three points, in order
T end with a broad, general statement that offers insight
into the topic something to
Opinion Body paragraphs usually follow this pattern:
1. Statement of opinion
2. Evidence: a reason why the opinion is correct. Usually
includes one or more of the following:
Facts or statistics
Events
Anecdotes (references to personal experience)
Statements from experts
3. Concluding comment: a restatement of the opinion and
(sometimes) a recommendation for action