Lesson 2.8 - THE OPINION ESSAY (aka Persuasive/Argumentative Essay)
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
(1) confidently write a basic essay using the appropriate structure and format elements
(2) plan and write a competent opinion essay
Quiz on Essay Structure.
Read the essay entitled Can We Trust The Media which you can download in the folder file below. It was written by a high school student.
Copy the text of the Introductory Paragraph and arrange the sentences into the following order:
1. The sentence that can be The Hook
2. Sentences that contain Key points/ideas
3. The sentence that is The Thesis
Put in a Google/Word Document; PDF and Post below.
Read the Opinion Essay "I’m Traveling, Even Though I’m Stuck at Home" by Rick Steve.It is found in the file folder below
Copy and paste the sentences from his essay that illustrate the writer's use of:
1. A Hook
2. the essay Thesis
3. Steve's main opinions/arguments for travelling at home
4. Examples of three (3) topic sentences from the essay
5. Steve's conclusion
6. Steve's "SO WHAT" statement
**Put in A Google/Word Doc. PDF and Post to Moodle below.
Write the DRAFT of a brief OPINION ESSAY on any topic of your choice, using the 5 Paragraph Structure covered in the lesson. Use the Essay Structure PPT and Plan to guide you.
In your DRAFT show the following parts of your Essay: the Introductory Paragraph containing a Hook - 3 Key ideas - Thesis ; a few sentences describing what you will include as evidence/examples in each Body Paragraph - your Conclusion
Consider a topic that you are interested in and feel strongly about. **See the Essay Structure PPT for more information.
100-200 words. Put on a Google/Word Doc and PDF/Post below.
Revise your essay and upload your final copy here before midnight on Saturday (China time)
This Powerpoint contains a thorough introduction to writing an essay with an emphasis on Preparation and STRUCTURE.
This document contains links to websites that can help you improve your Essay Writing. You should refer to them as you will be required to write three essays during this course.