How to write an opinion article

HOW TO WRITE AN OPINION ARTICLE …

STEPS:

1. BRAINSTORMING: Think of some ideas that you want to include in the composition.

2. STRUCTURE: Organise your ideas into three paragraphs:

ü INTRODUCTION: Present the topic of the composition

ü    BODY: Develop the topic

ü   CONCLUSION: Summarise your ideas and give your opinion about the topic

3. FIRST DRAFT: Write a first draft of your composition.

4. LINKING WORDS: Link your ideas by means of different connectors:

ü STARTING: Firstly, …/ To start with…/ First of all… üADDING INFORMATION: Moreover/ besides/ as well as üGIVING EXAMPLES: For example/ For instance/ A good example can be ü CONTRASTING: On the one hand, …/ on the other hand, …/ In contrast üCONCLUDING:  To conclude/ to sum up/ In conclusion/ In short.

FINAL STEP: Check any possible spelling mistakes in the dictionary. Be sure you have used the correct word for the meaning