How to Write an Opinion

Writing in English

Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students learn tips for expressing their opinions. Students view a sample opinion paragraph and practice writing their own paragraphs.

This lesson mentions mature, controversial topics such as mandatory vaccines, gun control, and legalizing marijuana.

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Focus

academic
writing
expressing opinions
providing support
productive

Vocabulary

controversial
implicit
explicitly
back up
credible
cite
hook
assert
transition
convinced
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