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b2+ Opinion Essay Structure

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  • (True/False) Reason explains why the assertion is true
    True
  • (True/False) Body Paragraph 2 must be about Supporting Reason 2
    True
  • Five paragraphs: Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Body 3, Conclusion
    Opinion essay structure
  • A short explanation that answers why the assertion is true
    Reason
  • (True/False) Each body paragraph should cover all three reasons
    False
  • (True/False) Assertion means giving examples
    False
  • (True/False) The conclusion should restate the main points
    True
  • (True/False) A thesis statement includes a claim and three supporting points
    True
  • The main opinion in your thesis
    Claim
  • (True/False) A hook is the last sentence of the conclusion
    False
  • (True/False) An opinion essay has 5 paragraphs
    True
  • Facts, examples, data, or credible sources that prove the reason is true
    Evidence
  • (True/False) The conclusion should add a brand-new reason
    False
  • (True/False) Body Paragraph 3 must be about Supporting Reason 3
    True
  • (True/False) The conclusion should paraphrase the thesis
    True
  • (True/False) Assertion is the topic sentence of a body paragraph
    True
  • The first sentence of the introduction that grabs the reader’s attention
    Hook
  • (True/False) There are 3 body paragraphs in an opinion essay
    True
  • (True/False) Evidence means your personal opinion only
    False
  • (True/False) The conclusion ends with a call to action
    True
  • Restate the thesis using new words but keep the same meaning
    Paraphrase the thesis
  • One or two sentences that give context for the topic
    Background statement
  • The first sentence of a body paragraph that states the main point
    Assertion
  • One sentence at the end of the introduction, includes a claim and three supporting reasons
    Thesis statement
  • Three ideas in the thesis that explain why your claim is true
    Supporting reasons
  • (True/False) Paraphrasing the thesis means copying it word for word
    False
  • (True/False) The introduction only needs a hook
    False
  • (True/False) Paraphrasing the thesis means restating it in new words
    True
  • (True/False) Evidence includes facts, examples, data, or sources
    True
  • (True/False) A call to action tells the reader what to think or do next
    True
  • (True/False) Body Paragraph 1 must be about Supporting Reason 1
    True
  • (True/False) A hook grabs the reader’s attention at the start
    True
  • The last sentence of the essay that tells the reader what to think or do
    Call to action