Learning English Grammar

Opinion Writing

- provide evidence
- reasons supported with facts and details

OPINION STARTERS

Stating your Opinion

I prefer ...
I think ...
I feel ...
I know ...
I believe ...
In my opinion ...
My favorite ...
The best thing about ...
The greatest part about ...
Everyone should ...
_____ is better than ____ because ...
If you liked _____, than you will love ____.

When Providing Reasons

First ...
To start ...
To begin with ...
Second ...
Next ...
Another reason ...
Finally ...
Lastly ...
Most importantly ...
One last reason ...

When Providing Examples/ Details

For example ...
For instance ...
In particular ...
Specifically ...
Additionally ...
In other words ...
In fact ...
An example is ...

When Coming to a Conclusion

In conclusion, ...
All in all ...
As you can see ...
To sum it up ...
To summarize ...
Finally ...

Steps in Writing Opinion

Open with a grabber

Layout your thesis in the first paragraph.

Demonstrate how widely held your opinion is,

Explain why you and many others feel the way you do.

If one exists, include a celebrity angle.

Make your opinion relate to the experience of ordinary people.

Examine the "BIG PICTURE"

Leave a lasting impression by offering a forward-looking prediction or rhetorical question.

Top Tips for Writing

1. Write your essay in clear paragraphs. Use phrases like First of all, In addition and To sum up to start each paragraph.

2. Express your opinion using I think, In my opinion or I believe. Mention other viewpoints with phrases like Some people think and say whether you agree or disagree with them.