An Opinion Essay
An Opinion Essay
- PLAN
PARAGRAPH 1· Introduce the topic and give your opinion. Say whether you agree or disagree with the
statement.
PARAGRAPH 4 · Summarize your ideas and repeat your opinion using different words.
Introduce each paragraph with a topic sentence, outlining the main ideas. Write in formal style.
Don’t use colloquial expressions. Don’t use short forms. Don’t use emotive vocabulary.
B.- VOCABULARY
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
To my mind…. En mi opinión,…
I (dis)agree with the statement, because … Estoy de acuerdo/ en desacuerdo con la afirmación porque…
GIVING REASONS
Because… Porque…
EXPRESSING FACTS
ADDING IDEAS
Finally,… Finalmente,…
DESPITE (a pesar de) Despite the rain, I went to the party. Despite feeling depressed,
I went to the party.
IN SPITE OF ( a pesar de) In spite of the rain, I went to the party. In spite of feeling
depressed, I went to the party.
WHEREAS (mientras que) Adults can make their own decisions, whereas teenagers have to
do what other people tell them.
HOWEVER (sin embargo) Mike is a very good singer. However, he can’t play any
instruments.
IN CONTRAST
BUT (pero) Their music is very good. But, their lyrics are not very interesting.
ON THE ONE HAND….. ON THE OTHER On the one hand, they are extremely rich. But on the other hand,
HAND (por una parte…. por la otra) they have lots of debts.
SO (THAT) (para) I have brought a microphone so that the audience will be able to hear us.
IN CONCLUSION,… En conclusion…
IN SHORT En resumen…
“The teenage years are the best years of your life”. Do you agree?
People often say that the teenage years are the best years of your life. However, I do not agree with the statement.
In my composition I will explain why.
Firstly, most teenagers have little independence. They have to do what they are told by their parents and
teachers. In addition, they usually do not have much money. So, they can not go shopping or travel if they want to.
Secondly, teenagers may not have the responsibilities adults have, but they have other worries. Teenagers have a
lot of pressure from exams, which can determine the rest of their life. Sometimes they may feel anxious or
confused about life in general.
In conclusion, teenagers have a lot of fun, but I believe that the best years of your life come when you are a bit
older, with a job, money and the freedom to do what they like.