1. OPINION ESSAY

2. STRUCTURE OF AN OPINION ESSAY
OPENING/ INTRODUCTION: Includes the topic and the author's opinion in a clear way
BODY: Viewpoints and arguments supported by reasons or examples (two or three paragraphs)
CLOSING/ CONCLUSION: The main points are summarized and the author restates his/her opinions in other words or makes a suggestion

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4. SOME TIPS Use a formal style Introduce the topic clearly
Clear sentences
(If possible) Introduce a rhetorical question in the opening
Use several connectors of:
Cause: because (of), due to, as, as a result of, one/ another reason for...is...
Result: so, consequently, thus,as a result, as a consequence, for this reason, that is why...
Purpose: in order to, so that, to...
Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation

5. Don't... Don't use colloquial expressions Don't use short forms
Don't give personal examples
Don't beat about the bush (get straight to the point)

6. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS Many people think that... Secondly, …
In my opinion, however, …
I disagree
In my view...
I (firmly) believe that...
However, …
Despite this, …
First of all, ...
Secondly, …
In addition, …
It is clear that...
In short, …
To sum up,...
In conclusion, …
My opinion is that...

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