Int to opinion paragraph.ppt.
- 1. School of Foreign Languages Introduction to Opinion Paragraph. Inst.Necati KESKİN Necati Keskin Opinion Paragraph. 1
- 2. Writing an Opinion Paragraph Theory, illustration and practice Necati Keskin Opinion Paragraph. 2
- 3. What is an opinion paragraph? An paragraph in which you have to present your personal opinion on a particular topic.In such an paragraph, you must state your opinion clearly and support it with appropriate reasons and examples. Your arguments must be really good ones. Don’t forget that the content of the paragraph must be as important as the form of the paragraph ( you must have an introduction, a main body and a conclusion). Necati Keskin Opinion Paragraph. 3
- 4. THE INTRODUCTION This is the first sentences of your paragraph, in which you are supposed to introduce the subject and to state your opinion clearly. To state your opinion, these are the language structures you may use: I believe/feel/think that… From my point of view…To my mind/way of thinking…As far as I am concerned… In my opinion/view…I am totally against…I completely disagree with…I don’t agree with..It seems/appears to me that…I (completely) agree with/that... Necati Keskin Opinion Paragraph. 4
- 5. THE MAIN BODY In the following paragraphs, you have to sustain/ support your opinion with more than one argument. Each argument should present a different point of view, supported by reasons and examples. In the last part, you should present the opposing opinion, supported with arguments and examples. For arranging your ideas and arguments, you may use the following language structures: First of all/Firstly,… Second of all/Secondly,… Third of all/Thirdly,… Fourth of all/Fourthly,… And last but not least/Finally,... Necati Keskin Opinion Paragraph. 5
- 6. THE ENDING OR THE CONCLUSION This is the last sentences of your paragraph and this is where you should restate your opinion, using different words. To do this, you may use the following language structures: In conclusion,… To conclude with,… Briefly,… On the whole,... Necati Keskin Opinion Paragraph. 6
- 7. OTHER TIPS FOR WRITING AN OPINION PARAGRAPH -don’t forget to plan carefully; questions like: What is your opinion on the topic? What is your first/second argument? Do you have an example for this argument? What is the opposing point of view? How will you restate your opinion? -to introduce examples, you may use language structures like: for example, for instance, to illustrate this, etc. -try to use formal language, not slang or colloquial; -try to avoid contractions (use the long forms: is not, have not, could not etc.) Necati Keskin Opinion Paragraph. 7
- 8. PUT THE GROUP OF SENTENCES OF THIS OPINION PARAGRAPH INTO THE CORRECT ORDER: THE QUESTION OF SPORT A. First of all, schools have a responsibility to educate children in all areas.For that reason, for that reason,it is just as important to provide Physical Education training for the professional sportsmen as it is to provide academic training to those who will go to university. B. In addition, students these days spend long hours studying or working at their computers.Therefore, they need the opportunity to do some physical activity during the school day. C. In conclusion,I strongly believe that sports and Physical Education should remain a key part of the school curriculum.All students have the right to a balanced education and this means the opportunity to learn how to play sports. D. On the other hand, some people believe that the purpose of schools is to develop skills that the students will use in their future jobs.Consequently, schools have little time to devote to less important subjects as Physical Education. E. The ancient Greeks always thought that a healthy mind in a healthy body is the key to a well-balanced life.Nowadays, many schools are decreasing the amount of time given to sports and Physical Education and some schools are removing it altogether.Although academic subjects are certainly a very important part of the school curriculum, I am strongly opposed to the complete removal of sports and Physical Education classes. Necati Keskin Opinion Paragraph. 8
- 9. And now it’s your turn to write an opinion paragraph! • Express your opinion on the An Opinion following paragraph Introduction statement:”People Main Body who practise sports Ending and have active occupations are healthier”. Bring examples to support your arguments. Necati Keskin Opinion Paragraph. 9
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