Essay Outline for Opinion Essay Type 2

Introduction
Start your intro. in
a general way that
lets
the
reader
know
what
the
topic is. Rephrasing
the topic is a good
way of doing this.
Be careful not to
copy the rubric.
Use your own words

Main Body
1 Paragraph
st

Each paragraph will

focus on one and
only one idea.
1st reason
supporting your
opinion

Main Body
2 Paragraph
nd

One and only one

idea.
2nd reason
supporting your
opinion

Main Body
3 Paragraph
rd

One and only one

idea.
Present and refute
the opposing view.

Conclusion

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Thesis Statement: Sentence which states the position that
you will support. It does not include explanations/examples__

Topic Sentence: States the idea that you will support in this
paragraph.It does not contain explanations/examples._______
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_Supporting Sentences: Support and illustrate your point
with explanations and examples or results. Note that the
supporting sentences neednt contain both explanations and
examples/results. Their structure may vary according to your
reasoning although it is a good format to follow and you
should try to stick to it.__________________________________

Topic Sentence: States idea you will support._____________

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_Supporting Sentences: Support and illustrate your point with
explanations and examples/results.________________________
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Topic Sentence: States the opposing view (with the intention

of refuting it)____________________________________________
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The general idea when refuting an opposing opinion is to show
that it is not valid by:____________________________________
a) mentioning that it only happens to some extent and is
not the rule_______________________________________
b) claiming that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages
or vice-versa______________________________________
c) proposing a solution
d) claiming that it is only temporary____________________
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In the conclusion you should summarize your views using
different wording than the introduction and end with an
appropriate comment. One to two sentences are enough.