Writing

Step 1: Read the essay question Identify the important keyword/phrases in the question. Decide what kind of essay it is - opinion, compare/contrast, problem and solution, cause and effect, or a mixture. The type of question will decide the layout and your ideas. Step 2: Underline Underline key vocabulary in the question and write words with the same or related meaning. This will really save you a lot of time later on. It will also help to avoid repetition of words, and will show that you understand the question. Step 3: Get Ideas Decide if you are for or against the idea. Usually it is best to give both sides (for and against - one paragraph each) and then to give your opinion in the conclusion. Step 4: Decide Layout You should decide on a layout. Have four paragraphs: Introduction (3 sentences), one side (5-7 sentences), the other side (5-7 sentences) and the conclusion (3 sentences). Step 5: Write After you have written your plan, write your essay

Opinion Writing
Introduction Explain the importance of the subject. Put forward your own opinion. Thesis statement What this essay will do [2-3 sentences] Body (1st reason) Explain the first reason for your opinion in 5-7 sentences. For example; First of all Body (2nd reason) Put forward the second reason for your opinion in 5-7 sentences. For example; Another reason for my belief Conclusion Summary of the essay Personal opinion which is often linked to a suggestion. [2-3 sentences] Time fixers Nowadays, these days, recently, until now, in the past, twenty years ago, in the last five years Generalizations Nearly all, many, a large number of, several Opinion phrases I think, I feel, I believe, as far as I am concerned Introducing phrases Firstly, in the first place, first of all Support phrases Nearly all, many, a large number of, several Addition phrases Furthermore, moreover, what is more, besides Support phrases Which, this, which means that, this means that, as a result, consequently Introducing phrases for the 2nd reason Second, another Addition phrases Furthermore, moreover, what is more, besides Support phrases Which, this, which means that, this means that, as a result, consequently Phrases to introduce points To sum up, in conclusion Opinion phrases In my opinion, I believe that, In my view, I am strongly opposed to, I am against, I am very much in favour of Suggestion phrases It would be as good idea if [Past tense] Support phrases Because, since, as

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