1. PLAN
your opinion essay
Gracheva A.E.
School №2045
the 11-th form

2. Some people think that safe driving is based on long experience
Opinion Essay
Comment on the following statement.
Some people think that safe driving is based on long experience
What is your opinion?
Write words.
Use the following plan:
make an introduction (state the problem)
express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion
express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion
explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
make a conclusion restating your position

3. Some people might argue that…
Essay Model
The 1st paragraph
Some people might argue that…
Others believe that…

4. Essay Model The 2 nd paragraph In my opinion, … First of all, …
In addition, …
Finally, …

5. Nevertheless, other people suppose that…
Essay Model
The 3 rd paragraph
Nevertheless, other people suppose that…

6. However, it is hard to accept that …
Essay Model
The 4 th paragraph
However, it is hard to accept that …

7. All in all, it is important to mention that …
Essay Model
The 5 th paragraph
All in all, it is important to mention that …

8. Bank of arguments Opinions Arguments
Long experience is the main factor for safe driving.
A person who drives a car during a long period of time becomes more confident.
He knows how to avoid dangerous situations and accidents because of his experience.
Great experience improves drivers’ skills and it reduces the number of accidents.
Safe driving doesn’t depend on long experience.
The time doesn’t play a very significant role because people can learn fast.
Safe driving is based on attention and care as it helps to avoid dangerous situations.
The main thing is to know the rules of driving and follow them.

9. A highway safety billboard message
Leave sooner, driver slower, live longer