WRITING AN OPINION PIECE

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First Paragraph

 

State your opinion and give 3 reasons for it.

 

 

Middle Paragraph(s)

 

Expand on the reasons stated in your first paragraph.  Use as many specific facts, examples and proof as you can.  Use a separate paragraph to explain/develop each of your 3 reasons.

 

 

Last Paragraph

 

Conclusion.  What will happen if your advice is followed?  Use the reasons from paragraph one.