1. Writing Opinion Essays (Style only)

2. The two types of opinion essays that we will see:
Type One: An open question like “What is your favorite kind of food and why?”
Type two: A question that asks you to choose between two options like “If you could take a vacation in the mountains or at the beach, which would you take?” Activity: On page 274 of your book, classify the essay topics (1-9) as either type one or type two.

3. Style for Type One Sample Question: What is your favorite kind of food and why? Use reasons and details to support your answer.
Introduction
Objective: Give your opinion (plus mention three reasons why here)
”Mexican food is the best food in the world because…”
Body paragraph one
Objective: Explain the first reason why your opinion is right.
“First, Mexican food is my favorite because it is loaded with delightful spices”.
Body paragraph two
Objective: Explain the second reason why your opinion is right.
“Another reason why Mexican food is the best food is because…”
Body paragraph three
Objective: Explain the third reason why your opinion is right.
“Finally, I love Mexican food the best, because….”
Conclusion
Objective: Summarize the reasons that you have stated and repeat your opinion.

4. Style for Type Two –Admitting the Opposition
Style for Type Two –Admitting the Opposition. Sample question: If you could take a vacation in the mountains or at the beach, which would you take? Use reasons and details to support your answer.
INTRODUCTION
Objective: Mention that there are two possible opinions on this topic, opinion A and opinion B. Admit that the opposition can make good points, but assert your preference as superior.
Body Paragraph one
Objective: Give some reasons to believe that opinion A is right.
“It is true that there are some compelling reasons choose a vacation in the mountains over a vacation at the beach.” Mention the reasons using signal words, details and examples.
Body Paragraph two
Objective: Give some reasons to believe that opinion B is more correct
“Although there are some good reasons to believe that a vacation in the mountains would be ideal, there are better reasons to believe that a vacation at the beach would be better.” Mention the reasons using signal words, details and examples.
Body Paragraph three
Objective: Give even more reasons why opinion B is right.
“There are even more reasons why taking a vacation at the beach would be the best way to spend a vacation.” Mention the reasons using signal words, details and examples.
CONCLUSION
Objective: Re-assert your opinion and claim its superiority.