Exercise 1: Write an opinion essay

 

Write an opinion essay.   Task: Write an opinion essay on this topic.   It is better to have an interesting and useful job than one that is well paid.   Ideas: Brainstorm ideas and organise them into a mind map.    Plan: Decide if you agree or disagree with the statement. Match your ideas to the paragraphs below. Paragraph 1: Introduce the topic and summarize the opinions that some people have. Paragraphs 2 & 3: In each paragraph give an argument in support of your opinion. Add supporting arguments/examples. Paragraph 4: Give an argument against your opinion, with details, and a counter-argument. Paragraph 5: Summarize the main points.    Write: Write your opinion essay.    Check: Check the following points. Are your arguments clear and relevant? Have you included examples? Are your ideas divided into paragraphs? Have you used appropriate phrases to introduce the examples and the conclusion? Have you checked spelling, grammar and punctuation?    Write your task in another program (e.g. Word).  Save the file to your computer.  Upload your file.  If you want to add a note to your teacher, write it in the Comments box.  Select Submit to Dropbox to send your work to your teacher.