Writing Composition: Reference Sheet for Opinion Writing

Contributed by:
Ivan
This cue sheet describes essential points to remember when writing down opinions in an essay. Opinion writing is a formal piece of writing that requires your opinion on a topic.
1. Writing Opinions
Give one opinion with reasons and information.
Introduction State an I Think….
- Clearly informs the
Opinion
reader about your
- Use 3-4 Reasons
topic/text
stating why you Organize
think that
- Grabs reader Thoughts
**Separate
- States opinion and
paragraph for - Using our
tells us how you feel
each reason** chart
about your
topic/text -State your
-Transition Words
-Quotes purpose