AN OPINION ESSAY
An opinion essay expresses your personal point
of view on some controversial problem in writing.
The main aim of an opinion essay is to persuade
your audience that your position is correct.
STANDARD ESSAY STRUCTURE
I. Introduction
Introduce the topic at the start and give your
personal opinion. You can give background
information or say what other people think.
II. Body
Explain the idea in more detail and give reasons,
facts and examples to support your opinion. Do not
write about advantages or disadvantages or
points for or against and don’t use emotive
vocabulary.
III. Conclusion
Summarize your ideas making a short closing
comment and repeat your opinion using different
words.