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How to Write an Opinion Essay

How to Write an Opinion Essay. You have learned the 5 part essay, now we will learn how to apply this to an opinion paper. Outline. State your opinion in the first paragraph. Try to avoid using “I think” or “I believe” because you are writing the paper, it IS your opinion.

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How to Write an Opinion Essay

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  1. How to Write an Opinion Essay You have learned the 5 part essay, now we will learn how to apply this to an opinion paper.

  2. Outline • State your opinion in the first paragraph. • Try to avoid using “I think” or “I believe” because you are writing the paper, it IS your opinion. • Use a graphic organizer to state your opinion (or thesis statement). You can see Ms. Ingalls for this. • Support your thoughts with examples and/or facts.

  3. Introduction • You need to hook your reader in. • Your hook will be more like the beginning of a short story than an essay. • Show your reader you have something important to say. • Humour is common and welcomed in an opinion paper. • Link your opinion to current events, if possible.

  4. Revising • Underline your reasons in one color. • Underline your facts and examples in another color. • Do you have enough details to support each reason? • Try to put each reason in it’s own paragraph with supporting details/facts.

  5. Note • If you are stating an opinion about a piece of literature (a novel, a work of non-fiction), then be sure to reference your facts and/or examples properly from the book. • Your title page will be required in the proper format.

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