Opinion essay structure

Use a clear four-paragraph plan to write opinion essays: a strong thesis statement, well-supported body paragraphs and a short conclusion, for IELTS Writing Task 2 and the TOEIC opinion essay.

Level B2 55 min4 exercisesLesson 3 of 12 in Writing B2

Trains: IELTS Writing Task 2, TOEIC Writing – Write an opinion essay

What you'll learn

Recognise an opinion question and decide your position before you write
Write an introduction with a paraphrase of the question and a clear thesis statement
Build body paragraphs with a topic sentence, an explanation and an example
Write a short conclusion that restates your opinion without adding new ideas

Lesson content

10 steps · 4 exercises · 55 min total

1. Warm-up2 questions
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1The job of each sentence
5. Practice 2Build a body paragraph
6. Practice 3Thesis statements, topic sentences and conclusions
7. Practice 4Your turn: IELTS Writing Task 2
8. Exam tips3 tips
9. Key vocabulary10 words
10. SummaryReview and finish

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