Пишем эссе-мнение (Starlight-8, Unit 3i)

OPINION ESSAY

Introduction

(topic, my opinion)

Main body

(3 paragraphs, reasons and examples)

Conclusion

(my opinion in different words)

Linking words

• Moreover, also, in addition, then
• To begin with, firstly, secondly, finally, to sum up

Expressing opinion

• In my opinion, I believe…I strongly agree/disagree… etc

OPINION ESSAY

Formal style

Full Verb Forms (I’m-I am, don’t-do not etc)

All the transport such as cars and motorcycles should be banned in cities to protect the environment

All the transport such as cars and motorcycles should be banned in cities to protect the environment

• On the one hand…
• On the other hand…
• In my opinion, they should not be banned, because…
• It seems to me that…
• I believe that…
• I completely (dis)agree that