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FORMAL ESSAYS

OPINION

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Your OPINION (comes first)

Then, JUSTIFY your point of view on that topic!! (2 paras.)

Are we convinced??! (conclusuion)

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HOW???

  • First, introduce the topic and state your opinion.
  • Then, give three reasons that support your view. Justify your opinion with examples
  • Write a conclusion where you summarise your arguments and repeat your opinion using different words.

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Introduction. Paragraph 1

Introduce the topic and give your opinion.

Say whether you agree or disagree with the statement or question

e.g Use a question to grab the reader’s attention.

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Examples of useful language for the Intro.:

Nowadays,...... However, I don’t think ………. In my opinion, …………….

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How often……? Why …….? etc. I don’t think, ……….. I truly believe………….

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Arguments: Paragraph 2-4

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  • SEQUENCING
  • (how to present ideas)
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  • Firstly/First of all, …
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  • Secondly/Thirdly, …
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  • Finally, …

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ADDING MORE POINTS

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  • In addition, …

Furthermore, ….

  • Moreover, …

What is more, …

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Giving your opinion

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  • In my opinion, …
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  • In my view, …
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  • I think/feel that …
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  • I (truly) believe that …
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  • I am convinced that …
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  • I agree that …
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  • I disagree with/about …

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Giving examples:

For example, ….

For instance, …

Expressing contrast, purpose and reason

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  • Contrast: although, however, despite, etc.
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  • Purpose: to, in order to, so that, etc.
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  • Reason: because (of), since, due to, etc.
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Conclusion

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  • In conclusion, …
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  • To sum up, …

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ACTIVITY

You see this advertisement on a travel blog:

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Travel Experiences Wanted

What’s the most unforgettable place you have visited?

Write us an article describing the place, what you did there, and why it was unforgettable.

The most engaging articles will be shared on our travel blog.

Write your article. (120-140 wds)

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Activity

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In your English class, you have been discussing modern technology. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

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