[Writing] Lesson 2 - Essay (giving opinions)

Essay: giving opinions
I. Introduction (avoid repeating what has been written in the question.)
1. General information on the topic.
2. Thesis statement.
3. How many reasons to support your idea?
“No pain, no gain”
“High risk, high return”
In my opinion/point of view/viewpoint/view/perspective/stance, I think, I strongly believe that

II. Body

Paragraph 1
1. Topic sentence:
2. Supporting ideas (2) - relevant to the topic sentence
3. Examples
4. Concluding sentence

First of all, firstly, first, first and foremost, To begin with, to start with, the first reason is...
Specifically, particularly....moreover, in addition...
For example, for instance, namely, to take as an example,....

Paragraph 2
1. Topic sentence
2. Supporting ideas
3. Examples
4. Concluding sentence

Second of all, secondly, second, the second (next) reason..., ….. holds no less importance, Besides, in addition
Finally, at last, last but not least, eventually, ultimately..(cuoi cung).

III. Conclusion (2-3 sentences)
Do not raise any other topics
In conclusion, in sum, to sum up, all things considered, all in all, briefly, in brief, shortly, in short, in a nutshell(tom lai la`), in summary, summarily...


Note: You should estimate time before writing the essay.
Ex: Time management
     - Planning: 5-10 mins
     - Introduction: 3 mins
     - Conclusion: 3 mins
     - Body: 20-25 mins
     - Check: 5 mins