WRITING ASSIGNMENT (PART 2) 10%

OPINION ESSAY

Task

You are required to create an opinion essay outline on one of the suggested topics
given.

Instructions

1. Write your opinion essay outline based on ONE of the suggested titles below.

2. Use the given TEMPLATE to write your essay outline.

3. Your OUTLINE for the essay should be written in full sentences.

4. Your assignment should only be HANDWRITTEN.

5. Your essay outline should contain at least 600-850 words.

6. Your essay outline should be divided into 5 paragraphs; 1 introduction

paragraph, 3 body paragraphs and 1 conclusion paragraph.

7. The introduction paragraph should consist of a brief introduction and

explanation of the topic or general statements (you may include
figures/statistics/ findings/ etc..), a sentence showing your STAND or
OPINION on the topic and the THESIS STATEMENT.

8. Each of your body paragraph should have a relevant TOPIC SENTENCE that
further explains your thesis statement, several supporting sentences that
explains your topic sentence and a concluding sentence (optional).

9. Support your opinion with relevant explanation and appropriate examples.

Use citations (optional) to enhance your stand or opinion.
*Usage of citations requires proper referencing at the end.
 10. Your conclusion paragraph should include a summary of the main points/
paraphrased restatement of your thesis statement and your final comment on
the subject ideally asserting your opinion.

11. This assignment is DUE in WEEK 12.

12. Submit together with Writing Assignment PART 1 as part of the

Writing Assignment portfolio.

Suggested titles (Choose only ONE)

1. In recent years, Malaysia has seen a rise in the number of working students
while they are still studying in high school and in university. Do you think this
is a good idea?

2. Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Having more mothers in the
workforce has changed the way many kids grow up

3. Violence on television adversely affects children viewers. What is your opinion?

The Writing Process

i. Brainstorm for ideas/points according to your chosen topic.

ii. Develop the thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting sentence and other
details. Connect your ideas into coherent sentences and expand the sentences to
include specific details. Use appropriate transitional words (e.g.: Therefore,
Moreover, In addition, Firstly, In short etc.)

iii. Prepare an outline in complete sentences (using the template given below).

iv. Thoroughly revise your essay outline for coherence, relevance, unity and
language use.
v. The essay outline should be submitted together with the Writing Assignment
portfolio (part 1).
Template 5

ESSAY OUTLINE

TITLE:

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Introduction Paragraph

General statements:

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Opinion Statement:

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Thesis Statement:

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Body Paragraphs

Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence:

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Supporting Sentence 1:

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Paragraph 2
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Paragraph 3
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Concluding Sentence (optional):

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Conclusion Paragraph

Summary of points/ Rephrase of thesis statement:

Assertion of Stand:

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