Planning the trip

PLANNING THE TRIP

This is the first step of this project. In this part, you will identify the parts of a special type of text. After that, you will write about some topics of your interest, and finally you will write about your expectations in regards of opinion essays. An Opinion essay is written to impart the author’s viewpoint on a particular topic verified by reasons and examples. Sometimes, the opposing viewpoint is also suggested.

Objective: In this section, you will learn about an opinion essay, its main characteristics, and the relation it might have with your interests

FIND OUT THE DIFFERENCE

Instructions

1. Read the following essays and complete the chart with 5 differences and 5 simmilarities in terms of content and structure

Instuctions

Let´s familiarize with the components of an opinion essay

Question 1.

How many sections does the opinion essay have? Leave your answer in the box and compare your answers with your classmates. Do not forget to write your name.

BECOMING FAMILIAR

Now match the following opinion essays' components with the corresponing samples. Click the button you consider represents the best structure.

(1-A) (2-B) (3-C) (4-D)

(1-C) (2-A) (3-D) (4-B)

(1-D) (2-C) (3-B) (4-A)

(1-B) (2-D) (3A) (4-C)

Introduction

Main body (Paragraph 1)

Main body (Paragraph 2)

Conclusion

ANALYZING THE COMPONENTS

Instuctions

Which information can you find in each section? match the component with the right function.

Introduction

Conclusion

Main Body

A) in which you state the topic and your opinion.

B) in which you restate your opinion using different words

C) which consists of several paragraphs, each presenting a separate viewpoint supported by reasons. You also include a paragraph presenting the opposing viewpoint and reason why you think it is an unconvincing viewpoint.

HELP !