Main Idea- What the paragraph(s) is about
Topic Sentence- The sentence
that contains the
main idea
Unity- Sticking to one idea from
start to finish, with every
sentence contributing to
the main idea
Opinion Statement:
Your opening statement is your topic
sentence. Make it something that
catches the readers’ attention and
explains what your favorite restaurant
is.
3 Reasons
You should have a minimum of
3 reasons you like this
particular restaurant. Write each
reason in the order of
importance to you. Each reason
must be different and detailed.
Closing Statement
Sums up or can
restate your opening
opinion statement.
Main Idea
My favorite restaurant is Wolfgang
Puck’s Café. The main reason I love Wolfgang
Puck’s is because of their juicy steaks and rich
Reason 1
desserts. The filet mignon and cheesecake was
the best I’ve ever had. Another reason I like
Wolfgang Puck’s is for the atmosphere. The
décor is relaxed yet elegant. Lastly, I enjoy the Reason 2
service at Wolfgang Puck’s. The food arrives
hot and the drinks are quickly refilled. The
food, atmosphere, and service make Wolfgang Reason 3
Puck’s Café the best restaurant in the world.
Closing Statement
Notice that all 3 reasons are mentioned in the closing statement!
Restaurant Evaluation
Opinion Statement
Reason 1 + detail
Reason 2 + detail
Reason 3 + detail
Closing Statement
Don’t forget to indent!