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Writing Opinion

The document provides guidance on writing opinion essays. It suggests including an introduction with general information on the topic and announcing the thesis and arguments. Two body paragraphs should each present a reason or argument. A conclusion should summarize the arguments and repeat the thesis. Useful phrases for expressing views, stating general truths, comparing viewpoints, and listing arguments are also included. The document also provides a rubric for assessing writing based on content, communicative achievement, organization, and language.

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Writing Opinion

The document provides guidance on writing opinion essays. It suggests including an introduction with general information on the topic and announcing the thesis and arguments. Two body paragraphs should each present a reason or argument. A conclusion should summarize the arguments and repeat the thesis. Useful phrases for expressing views, stating general truths, comparing viewpoints, and listing arguments are also included. The document also provides a rubric for assessing writing based on content, communicative achievement, organization, and language.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Nowadays our television has


been invaded by the Reality
TV shows, a unique form of
television entertainment.

What are your views on


Reality TV? Are these types of
shows popular in your
country? Write a «for and
against» essay (200-250
words).
introduction
some words on the
topic; facts or
generalizations
1st paragraph
arguments for the
subject; advantages/
positive aspects
2nd paragraph
arguments against the
subject; disadvantages/
negative aspects
conclusion
summing up the ideas;
your opinion (for or
against?)
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Can video games be a good way to keep fit? What do you think?
Write an opinion essay (200-250 words).
introduction
some words on the
topic; facts or
generalizations; can
announce the thesis and
arguments
1st paragraph
first reason/argument

2nd paragraph
second reason/argument

conclusion
summing up the
arguments; repeat the
thesis
USEFUL PHRASES
expressing ✓ I (strongly) ✓ In my ✓ In my mind,
your views believe that, … opinion, … …
stating ✓ This proves that, ✓ It can be ✓ It seems
general truths / this supports the argued that, that, …
or proof idea that… …
comparing/ ✓ On the other ✓ However ✓ Although
contrasting hand
other ✓ It is know ✓ Some people think
viewpoints that… that…
listing ✓ First of all, / ✓ Secondly ✓ In addition
arguments Firstly,
concluding ✓ In summary, ✓ To sum up
ASSESSING WRITING
CONTENT
Is all content relevant to the task? GOOD NOT SO GOOD
Is the target reader fully informed? GOOD NOT SO GOOD
COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT
Does the writer use the appropriate
GOOD NOT SO GOOD
structure for the task?
Are the writer’s ideas clear enough? GOOD NOT SO GOOD
ORGANISATION
Is the text connected and coherent? GOOD NOT SO GOOD
Does the writer use linking words,
GOOD NOT SO GOOD
connectors to ensure cohesion?
LANGUAGE
Does the writer use appropriate
GOOD NOT SO GOOD
vocabulary?
Do errors impede understanding the text? GOOD NOT SO GOOD

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