Paragraph 1 1 What are the government’s plans?

The government plans to …

2 In general, do you think that this would have positive or negative consequences?

In my view, …

Paragraph 2

3 What will be the effects of this law?

If this law is introduced, … will …

4 Is the law fair or unfair?

I think that this would be fair / unfair, because …

Paragraph 3

5 What do you think?

In conclusion, I feel (strongly) that …

Now let’s look at a simple structure you can use to write opinion essays.

1) Introduction

• Paraphrase the question

• Give your opinion

• State two supporting reasons

2) Main body paragraph 1

• Topic sentence – outline 1st reason for supporting this view

• Explanation – explain this idea

• Example – give an example

3) Main body paragraph 2

• Topic sentence – outline 2nd reason for supporting this view

• Explanation – explain this idea

• Example – give an example

4. Conclusion

In conclusion/ In the end/ So….