Persuasive Writing: Opinion Paragraphs ✍️

Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________

Remember the Structure:

  • Topic Sentence: State your opinion clearly
  • Reason 1: Give your first reason with an example or detail
  • Reason 2: Give your second reason with an example or detail
  • Reason 3: Give your third reason with an example or detail
  • Concluding Sentence: Restate your opinion in a new way

Choose ONE topic and write your opinion paragraph:

⭐ Should students have homework on weekends?

⭐ Is it better to have a pet dog or a pet cat?

⭐ Should school start later in the morning?

⭐ Are books better than films?

My chosen topic:

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Useful persuasive words: clearly, obviously, certainly, without doubt, in my opinion, I believe, for example, furthermore, additionally, in conclusion