Writing: Form 5 Unit 3,
Writing Opinions

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Section 1: Unit Opener

Section 2: Pre Writing

Section 3: While Writing

Section 4: Conclusion

Section 5: Reflection and Independent Research

Lesson Objectives

Produce a plan or draft and modify this appropriately and independently
Explain the main points of an idea or argument

Section 1: Unit Opener

Look at the famous people below. Can you name all of them?

What do you think are the pros and cons of being an internationally famous person?

Let's talk about that in the common room!

Common Room

Section 2: Pre Writing

Essay: Thinking before you write

An essay task will sometimes give you a question asking for your opinion and two ideas to help you write about it. Before you start writing, you must decide the following:

• what your opinion is on the topic.

• how you will use the two given ideas to support your opinion.

• what the third idea will be.

If you find this difficult, imagine chatting to a friend about the topic and the given ideas. What might you say? Write quick notes and then choose the best ideas to use in your essay.

1- Read this writing task and the two conversations that discuss notes 1 and 2 from the task. Which conversation do you agree with?

You have had a class discussion on sport and money. Your teacher has now asked you to write an essay for homework. Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. (140-190 words)

2 - Read these extra ideas which could be added to the conversations above.
Decide which conversation they support and write a or b in the boxes.

Section 3: While Writing

3 - Read this writing task and discuss in class the two ideas in the notes. Can you think of a third idea to write about?

You have had a discussion in class on sport and the media. Your teacher has now asked you to write an essay for homework. Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. (140-190 words)

Write your essay. (140-190 words)

Essay layout

The essay should be of five paragraphs:

introduction
the right to privacy
their friends and family
your own idea
conclusion, summing up/own opinion

When planning how to write your content points, remember to follow these steps:

What is your opinion or stand on the issue? Do you agree that the media has the right to write about the private details of athletes' lives?
Elaborate the content points given. Use the 5W1H (Where, Why, What, When, Who, How) technique to help you think of elaborations.

For example:

Content Point 1

What is the right to privacy?
Why is personal privacy important?
How should everyone respect each other's privacy?
What are things that we can show in public, and what are the things that should be kept private?

Content Point 2

How does fame affect the lives of athletes or other famous people?
How are these athletes' friends and family members affected? Do they get the same treatment?
Why is it good or bad for the friends and family members of famous people to receive attention too? What are the pros and cons faced by them for having a famous relative or friend?

Content Point 3

Think of your own idea. Make sure it supports your opinion or stand as well!
Hint: If you are stuck, think of the pros and cons of being famous. What is the connection between these pros and cons with the athlete's private life?

Click the link below to read the sample essay. Use the Cambridge Online Dictionary to search for the meaning of vocabulary in the essay. You may also try to jot down some words that you can use.

Sample Essay