Opinion essay

1.

OPINION ESSAY

2.

INTRODUCTION
• Make an introduction/state the problem.
People have been ...-ing... since time immemorial/in recent years
Today we still want /have/do...
...getting more and more...
What/How...?
...increasing/decreasing …

3.

MIDDLE PARAGRAPH
• Express your personal opinion and give 23 reasons for your opinion.
In my opinion...
First of all
Consequently/For example
Secondly
As a result
Finally

4.

MIDDLE PARAGRAPH
• Express an opposing opinion and give 1-2
reasons for this opposing opinion.
On the other hand, some people claim... They say that...
… so/because
Besides

5.

FINAL PARAGRAPHS
• Explain why you don't agree with the
opposing opinion.
I strongly/totally disagree with this point of view, because...

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CONCLUSION
• Make a conclusion restating your position.
Despite other people's opinion I still believe...