Expressing an Opinion Writing Template

Expressing An Opinion Writing Template

You have been asked to write an opinion piece but you have no idea where to start. Here is a step-by-step recipe for “opinion piece success.”

1. Identify what it is you will be writing about. Your teacher may have selected a topic for you, or perhaps you have been given a choice. Either way, identify the main point of view in one or two sentences below.

2a. Brainstorm and list 5 - 10 possible ideas that support the opinion you recorded above. Do not evaluate whether it is a strong point or not, just get the ideas flowing.

2b. Circle the three most convincing ideas. You should choose ideas that you can best support with facts.

3. The following is a writing template that will help you complete your opinion piece. The typed prompts will help guide you in organizing your thoughts. Fill in the blanks with comments and details so that when you are finished, your SERIES OF LINKED PARAGRAPHS (minimum of three) is organized and complete.

My Opinion Piece

Introduction Paragraph

______is a very interesting topic. In my (identify the topic) opinion, ______(state your position on the topic)

______

______for three reasons. Firstly, ______

______. (state your first reason or arguement)

Secondly,______(state your second reason or argument)

______. Finally,

______(state your third reason or argument)

______.

Supporting Paragraph One

Firstly, ______(expand your explanation of the first reason or argument)

______. For example, ______(provide one or two specific examples

______or pieces of evidence to support argument 1) ______. Also ______

______(add additional points if you can)

Supporting Paragraph Two

In addition, ______(expand your explanation of the second reason or argument)

______or pieces of evidence to support argument 2)

______

______. The opinion is further supported by ______

______(add additional points if you can)

______.

Supporting Paragraph 3

Finally, ______(expand your explanation of the third reason or argument)

______or pieces of evidence to support argument 3)

______. ______(add additional points if you can)

Concluding Paragraph

In conclusion, ______

______(restate your opinion and the three supporting reasons or arguments)

______

______. Therefore, ______

______(Make a final comment, a recommendation or suggestion)

______

______. Congratulations! You have just successfully completed one of the major components of the Literacy Test!!!