Unit 10, Lesson 6, pages 138–139
A statement of opinion about a topic you feel strongly about
Create an attractive title for your article:
Is the school uniform a necessity?
In the first paragraph, state the topic of your article, followed by your opinion about it:
Most of the schools in Bahrain require students to wear a uniform, but a lot of students are
against this regulation. However, I think a school uniform is a must …
In the second paragraph, present your arguments using persuasive language, such as
I believe,
in my opinion, etc.
Provide examples to support your arguments using expressions like
for
example, for instance,
etc.
You could also tell real-life incidents to persuade your audience:
In my opinion, a school uniform gives students an identity …
For example, last week we went on a field trip and …
In the third paragraph, present the opposing arguments and discuss your opinions about them:
Some students think that … However, I believe … For instance, …
In the last paragraph, write a conclusion that summarizes your opinion on the topic:
In conclusion, I think that wearing a school uniform is very important …
To sum up, I believe that …
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