MỘT SỐ ĐIỀU CẦN NẮM VỮNG KHI VIẾT OPINION PARAGRAPHS ĐỐI VỚI SINH VIÊN LỚP VIẾT 3, KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ, TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC DUY TÂN

You may want to know a friend's opinion of a movie that you are thinking of seeing. A teacher
may ask what you think about the lesson or a homework assignment. You parents may want you to tell
them your feeling about your new class. Just about everyone has an opinion about most things, and we
seek people’s opinions all the time.
WHAT IS AN OPINION PARAGRAPH?
An opinion paragraph expresses the writer's opinion. A good writer will include not only opinions,
but also facts to support his or her opinions. For example, if a writer says "Smoking should not be
allowed anywhere," the writer must give reasons for this opinion. One reason could be a fact, such as
"Thirty thousand people died in the United States and Canada last year because of lung cancer -- a
known result of smoking." This fact supports the writer’s opinion.
An opinion paragraph
 gives the writer's opinions about a topic
 interprets or explains facts
 is often about a controversial issue
 makes the reader think
 considers both sides of an argument

SAMPLE OPINION PARAGRAPH

Always Coca-Cola

No matter how much money Pepsi spends on advertising. Coke will always be
better in my opinion. Some people say that the two drinks are the same, but I think
Coke is much better. First of all, it is not as sweet as Pepsi. It has just the right amount
of carbonation, or fizz. In addition, the packaging of the product is unique but simple.
Even if Michael Jackson went on television and tried to convince me about the greatness
of Pepsi, it would not change my mind. For me, it's "always Coca-Cola."
INCLUDE AN OPPOSING OPINION
In a good opinion paragraph, the writer
 states an opinion about a topic.
 provides supporting sentences with factual information.

 briefly mentions one opposing point of view. This is called the counterarguement.
 refute the counterargument in one or two sentences.
 finish the paragraph with a concluding sentence that restates the topic sentence and/or
offers a solution.
Remember: Most of your supporting sentences will agree with your opinion of the topic.
However, it is a good idea to include one opposing point in the paragraph.