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Opinion Essay Structure Guide

The document provides instructions for writing an opinion essay with a standard five paragraph structure: an introduction with a paraphrased question, thesis statement, and outline of main ideas; two body paragraphs each with a topic sentence, explanation, and example supporting a main idea; and a conclusion restating the thesis and main ideas. As an example, the introduction paragraph analyzes the sample question "Having many different languages makes it difficult for people of different nationalities to communicate with each other. It would be better if there was only one language in the world." The document provides guidance on how to write each part of the essay to argue whether one agrees or disagrees with the statement.

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Opinion Essay Structure Guide

The document provides instructions for writing an opinion essay with a standard five paragraph structure: an introduction with a paraphrased question, thesis statement, and outline of main ideas; two body paragraphs each with a topic sentence, explanation, and example supporting a main idea; and a conclusion restating the thesis and main ideas. As an example, the introduction paragraph analyzes the sample question "Having many different languages makes it difficult for people of different nationalities to communicate with each other. It would be better if there was only one language in the world." The document provides guidance on how to write each part of the essay to argue whether one agrees or disagrees with the statement.

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GEP 10 – Writing

Opinion Essay
Structure
Paragraph 1- Introduction
• Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question (say the same thing, but in a different way)
• Sentence 2- Thesis Statement (state your opinion – do you agree or disagree? )
• Sentence 3- Outline Statement (say what you will write about in your 2 body
paragraphs)

Main body:
Paragraph 2 – first main idea
• Sentence 1- Topic Sentence (summary of your first idea)
• Sentence 2- Explain Topic Sentence (expand on your point)
• Sentence 3- Example
Paragraph 3 - second main idea
• Sentence 1- Topic Sentence (summary of your second idea)
• Sentence 2- Explain Topic Sentence (expand on your point)
• Sentence 3- Example

Paragraph 4- Conclusion
• Summarise your two main ideas and say your opinion again (no new
information here!!)
The Question:
Having many different languages makes it
difficult for people of different nationalities to
communicate with each other. It would be
better if there was only one language in the
world.
Do you agree or disagree?

Look at the question and underline the key words. This will help
you answer the question correctly.
Paragraph 1 - Introduction
Sentence 1- Paraphrase the Question (say the same thing, but
in a different way)

Having many different languages makes it difficult


for people of different nationalities to communicate
with each other. It would be better if there was only
one language in the world.

It is said that having a vast amount of different languages


makes it hard for people around the world to communicate
with each other and that it would be more beneficial if
everyone in the world used the same language.
Paragraph 1 - Introduction
Sentence 2 - Thesis Statement (state your opinion – do
you agree or disagree? )

This is very important!


You must show which side your are on.

I agree/disagree with this statement because…


(and say why)
Paragraph 1 - Introduction
Sentence 3- Outline Statement (say what you will write about
in your 2 body paragraphs)

For example:
First I will discuss (first main idea), then
I will go on to say (second main idea).
Paragraph 2 – first main idea
Topic sentence (sentence 1): summarize your
first idea. What is it?

Rest of paragraph: information to support


your first idea
• Explain your idea (expand your point)
• Give an example
Paragraph 3 – second main
idea
Topic sentence(sentence 1): summarize your
second idea. What is it?

Rest of paragraph: information to support


your second idea
• Explain your idea (expand your point)
• Give an example
Paragraph 4 – Conclusion
Summarize your two main ideas and state
your opinion again.

No new information here!!!!!

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