Where is the writer's opinion mentioned in an ESSAY SUGGESTING A SOLUTION TO A PROBLEM?
It may be mentioned, directly or indirectly in the intro and/or conclusion.
What do FOR & AGAINST ESSAYS do?
They present both sides of an issue, discussing advantages and disadvantages of a particular topic.
How do you support each point in a FOR & AGAINST ESSAY?
By justifications, examples and reasons.
What type of style or language should you use in an ESSAY?
FORMAL (no contracted forms, no colloquial language, no very strong language)
What do OPINION ESSAYS do?
They present the writer's personal opinion concerning a topic, clearly stating it and supporting it by reasons and examples.
How can you quote people or experts in your ESSAY?
"Some/Many/Most people/experts/critics claim/suggest/feel/argue/maintain/believe/point out that...
What kind of linking words can you use in an ESSAY?
To list: First of all, To begin/start with...; An additional advantage of.. is...; The most serious drawback of... is...; It is often claimed that.....
How do you develop a paragraph well?
It should contain a TOPIC SENTENCE and CLEAR JUSTIFICATION, EXPLANATION OR EXAMPLE.
Where should the writer's opinion be included in a FOR & AGAINST ESSAY?
In the final paragraph!
Where is the writer's opinion included in an OPINION ESSAY?
In the introduction, and summarised or restated in the conclusion.
Name 3 devices that make your ESSAY more interesting!