Writing a Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion

Task: Write a minimum of 3 paragraphs expressing an opinion on the topic below. Develop your main idea with supporting details (proofs, facts, examples, etc.). Purpose and Audience: An adult who is interested in your opinion. Length: The lined space provided for your written work indicates the approximate length of the writing expected. (This will be 2-3 lined pages). Topic: Should students have homework?

Write your introduction: Choose a position (opinion) on the topic: yes / agree or no / disagree (NOT both). Draft a topic sentence stating your position. Use key words from the topic to draft your sentence. List 2-3 points here that support your position. I agree that…. because A, B, (C). WHY? Point A WHY? Point B WHY? Point C

Write your body paragraphs (2-3): Beginning with your first point, provide 2-3 reasons that support your position. POINT A Proof 3 Proof 1 Proof 2

2. Continuing with a new paragraph, identify your second point and provide 2-3 reasons that support your position. (Repeat for a third point if needed). POINT B Proof 3 Proof 1 Proof 2

Write your conclusion: Restate your position and the 2-3 points used to support it. Finish with a closing thought on the topic. Therefore, I agree that… because A, B, (C).

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