1. Should Hawick High School Have a
Opinionative Writing
Should Hawick High School Have a
School Uniform or Not?
The purpose of this essay is to focus on: How to structure an essay that gives your opinions and other people’s opinions on a subject, and looks at the reasons for those opinions.
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2. Opinionative Writing Introduction: Explain what your essay is about.
Explain what Hawick High School’s uniform is like.
What happens if you don’t wear the uniform?
What clothes are you definitely not allowed to wear?
Say what you think about the uniform and the rules
about what you can and cannot wear.
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3. Opinionative Writing Section 1:
Give your opinions on why school uniform is a bad idea. (Is this your opinion or other people’s?)
Is it uncomfortable or unattractive?
Are there things you would rather wear?
Does it cost too much money?
Is there something wrong with everyone looking the same?
Is it just a way of controlling people?
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4. Opinionative Writing Section 2:
Give your opinions on why school uniform is a good thing. (Is this your opinion or other people’s?)
Is it good for the image of the school?
Does it help prevent bullying?
Does it stop rich people from showing off?
Does it keep your ‘good clothes’ good?
Is it cheaper than regular clothes?
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5. Opinionative Writing Section 3:
Give your ideas and opinions on how school uniform and the dress code rules could be improved.
Should it be scrapped altogether?
Should it be made trendier? How?
Should only certain people have to wear uniform?
Should there be more non-uniform days?
Should things like baseball caps be allowed?
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6. Opinionative Writing Conclusion:
Remind the reader of the central points (both for and against) you have raised.
Make it really clear how you think Hawick High School’s policy on school uniforms could be improved.
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