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WRITING An opinion essay
I can write an opinion essay.
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Are you in favour of school uniforms or against
them? Should your school change its policy?
1 At most schools in our area people don’t have
to wear a school uniform, but at our school it’s
compulsory. There is a debate at the moment about
changing this policy. A lot of students are against
school uniforms because they like to choose their
own clothes. Our uniform isn’t great, but I’m in
favour of the policy.
1 Read the model text and answer the questions.
1 How many arguments does the writer
give in favour of school uniforms?
2 Which paragraph summarizes the
writer’s opinion?
3 How is the writer’s school different from
most schools in the same area?
4 Why are students against school uniforms?
5 Which opinions do you agree with?
2 Study the key phrases. Which two phrases can
you use in the conclusion of an opinion essay?
KEY PHRASES
Expressing opinions
I’m (not) in favour of ... .
I’m against ... .
In my opinion / view, … for two / several /
various reasons.
All in all, … . / In conclusion, ... .
I think that it’s a good / bad thing to … .
Language point: Ordering information
3 Look at sentences a–f and choose the four best
reasons for learning English. Then write
a paragraph using the linkers in the box.
Learning English is important for several reasons.
Firstly, ...
Firstly Secondly Also Finally
a It’s an interesting language.
b I want to travel.
c I want to understand pop songs in English.
d It’s useful if you want to get a job in Britain.
e I want to talk to people from other countries.
f It’s useful when you use the internet.
4 ACTIVATE Follow the steps in the writing guide.
2 In my opinion, school uniforms are good for
several reasons. Firstly, there isn’t any clothes
‘competition’ at school. We all wear the same
thing and you don’t feel good or bad about your
clothes. Secondly, I don’t have to think about
what to wear every morning. It’s very convenient.
Also, it is cheaper for families if students wear
uniforms because they don’t have to buy so many
different clothes. Finally, I like to look different
when I’m out of school.
3 All in all, I think that it’s a good thing to have a
school uniform and for that reason I don’t think
that the school’s policy should change.
WRITING GUIDE
A TASK
Write an opinion essay on this topic: Are you
in favour of boarding schools or against them?
B THINK AND PLAN
1 Do you know anyone who goes to a
boarding school?
2 Are boarding schools common?
3 What do you think of them?
4 Write either three / four points in favour
of boarding schools or three / four points
against them.
5 Are boarding schools better for some people
than for others?
C WRITE
Paragraph 1: Introduction
In our area ...
Paragraph 2: Your opinion
In my opinion, ...
Paragraph 3: Conclusion
All in all, ...
D CHECK
should, must, have to
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