1. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 2P0 How to Write a Supported Opinion Essay

2. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 2P0 Introduction 1. General Statement (don’t mention your specific topic) 2. Thesis (x) 3. Mapping Statement (a,b,c)

3. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 2P0 First Argument 1. Topic Sentence (a & x) 2. At least 3 supporting details. 3. Concluding Sentence.

4. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 2P0 Second Argument 1. Topic Sentence (b & x) 2. At least 3 supporting details. 3. Concluding Sentence.

5. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 2P0 Third Argument 1. Topic Sentence (c & x) 2. At least 3 supporting details. 3. Concluding Sentence.

6. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 2P0 Conclusion 1. Restate your thesis (x) 2. Restate your Mapping Statement (a,b,c) 3. End on a general statement.

7. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 2P0 Points to Remember 1. Use transitions. 2. Use proper spelling and grammar.