SERIES OF PARAGRAPHS
EXPRESSING AN OPINION
OLC
What is a S.O.P?
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A series of paragraphs, is a way of expressing your
opinion FOR OR AGAINST a given topic.
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It is approximately 5 paragraphs in length.
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Must have a clear: beginning, middle and end.
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You must support your position with STRONG
EXPLANATIONS AND EVIDENCE e.g. quotes, facts
Structure
Your 5 paragraphs are comprised of:
An introduction that includes a thesis statement – identifies
what you will be arguing/addressing and why
(PARAGRAPH 1)
A body of 3 paragraphs that will discuss 3 different points that
support your ideas (with evidence)
(PARAGRAPHS 2,3,4)
Conclusion, that summaries your argument and links to your
thesis statement
(PARAGRAPH 5)
The Introduction
st
(1
paragraph)
Includes:
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A reference to the title of the text & author you will
be writing about (In the screenplay Warrior…)
A reworded sentence that describes the topic of the
essay (I agree/disagree that….)
A statement of what you will address or the points
you will make in your essay (thesis) (For these
reasons…)
Body (Paragraphs 2-4)
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The body of an essay will comprise of 3 separate
paragraphs. Each one discussing a different idea
that you have about the topic.
In each paragraph you:
1. Introduce your point
2. Provide some supporting evidence – quotes,
facts, figures
3. Explain how your evidence proves your point
4. Link to next paragraph
The T.E.E.T method
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When it comes to writing the body
paragraphs of your essay, use the
following:
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T = topic sentence (one sentence that
introduces the topic of this paragraph)
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E = example (can be a quote or other
factual info that supports the point you are
trying discuss in this paragraph)
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E = explanation (where you explain the
significance of your quote and how it
relates to the topic)
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T = tie-up (a one sentence wrap up and
link to the content of the next paragraph).
Example
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Topic: “Discuss the effects of drinking while driving on young adults”
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Body paragraph 1:
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T – Drinking while driving causes drivers to suffer from blurred vision.
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E- Approximately 100 people a year die because of the actions of drunk
drivers
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E- This negatively impacts our society because the victims can sometimes
be young families and even children
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T – Blurred vision through alcohol abuse is one consequence but it can also
lead to impaired judgment.
The conclusion
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This is your final paragraph and your last chance to
reinforce what ideas you have discussed.
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In your conclusion:
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Refer back to the topic and thesis statement
Re-list the points you made in the body of your essay
Close with a final statement that makes it clear that
what you have said is valid and leaves a lasting
impression.
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