Opinion Essay

Question 1

What can in the background information occur?

Answer 1

• general information/important facts about the topic
• a story that helps reader understand why the topic is important
• historical information about a topic
• issues that people relate with the topic

Question 2

Why is the background information important?

Answer 2

-helps the reader to understand the topic and why it is important

Question 3

What is included in the thesis statement?

Answer 3

• your opinion, introduced with: in my opinion, in my view

- the main reasons which will be discussed in the body paragraphs

Question 4

How do introduce your body paragraph?

Answer 4

-with a topic sentence that gives one reason for your opinion
(Mentioned in the thesis statement)
-e.g. The first reason/ One reason; Another reason for my opinion is; The most important reason is

Question 5

How do you support you reason?

Answer 5

-with supporting examples, details, or expert opinions

Question 6

What hast to be mentioned in the concluding paragraph?

Answer 6

-begin with a transition phrase (in conclusion, in sum, in short) +
restate the thesis statement from the introductory paragraph
-end with a final comment

Question 7

How can a final comment look like?

Answer 7

• a recommendation (something that people should do)

- a prediction

Question 8

How can restating your thesis statement look like?

Answer 8

• change the order
• repeat phrases
• use different words for the same idea