OPINION ESSAYS Opinion essays are discursive essays in

OPINION ESSAYS • Opinion essays are discursive essays in which you present your personal opinion on a particular topic. Your opinion must be stated clearly and supported by justifications. You could also present the opposing viewpoint(s) in a separate paragraph.

AN OPINION ESSAY …should consist of: • an introduction, in which you introduce the topic and state your opinion clearly • a main body consisting of two or more paragraphs (each presenting a separate viewpoint supported by reasons/examples) • a conclusion in which you restate your opinion using different words

Linking words / phrases • Use the linking words/phrases from the list below to fill in the table: I firmly believe, in the first place, for example, to sum up, moreover, firstly, although, to begin with, such as, on the other hand, in my opinion, however, for instance, in addition, furthermore, lastly, secondly, it seems to me. To give your opinion To list points To add more points To introduce opposing viewpoints To introduce examples/reasons To conclude

Linking words / phrases TO GIVE YOUR OPINION: TO LIST POINTS: TO ADD MORE POINTS: TO INTROODUCE OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS: TO INTRODUCE EXAMPLES/REASONS: TO CONLCUDE: I firmly believe, in my opinion, it seems to me In the first place, Firstly, to begin with, lastly, secondly Moreover, in addition, furthermore, Although, On the other hand, However, For example, such as, for instance, To sum up,