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Long Writing Pt. 2Body Paragraphs & Conclusion
Literacy Thursdays✦ Lesson #1: Reading & Grammar
✦ Lesson #2: Short Responses
✦ Lesson #3: Opinion Essay - Outline & Intro
✦ Lesson #4: Opinion Essay - Body & Conclusion
✦ Lesson #5: News Report
Opinion Essay✦ Series of Paragraphs
✦ 1 question requiring your opinion (topic is current & familiar to teens)
✦ Opinion needs to be stated & supported thoroughly with examples
The series of paragraphs
expressing an opinion consists of 2 lined pages
that you are expected to fill.
http://www.eqao.com/en/assessments/OSSLT/assessment-docs/planning-preparation-guide-osslt-2016.pdf
Opinion Essay Tips✦ EQAO suggests a minimum of
3 paragraphs but we suggest at least 4 paragraphs
✦ Use all or majority of the space provided (2 pages)
✦ Use the Rough Notes section to plan your response (this will keep your long writing piece organized & structured from start to finish)
Stay positive!
Don’t give up!
Last Week…
Intro “Paragraph”
Sentence #1
The first sentence should state your opinion.
Ex. In my opinion, high school students should have part-time jobs.
Sentence #2
The second sentence should briefly state the two or three main points of your opinion essay.
Ex. They should have jobs because it teaches them responsibility, helps build team-work skills and helps them learn about the value of money.
This is just a sample of how to structure your intro.
There are other similar methods you could use
instead!
Body ParagraphsBody #1 PPA: Point Proof Analysis
Body #2 PPA: Point Proof Analysis
Body #3 PPA: Point Proof Analysis
POINT The first sentence should be a clear topic sentence that tells the reader what the paragraph is about
PROOF Detailed proof (from your experience) that supports the topic sentence
ANALYSIS Expand; you must explain how your proof helps develop your argument (supports topic sentence)
Conclusion
Sentence #1
The first sentence should restate your opinion.
Ex. In conclusion, high school students should have part-time jobs.
Sentences #2 - 4
The following sentences should restate the two or three main points of your opinion essay.
Ex. Teenagers should have jobs because it teaches them about responsibility and time management. Being employed also exposes them to a variety of personalities and helps them build team-work skills. Lastly, having part-time work lets them learn about the value of money.
Overall Structure
INTRO
The first sentence should state your opinion.
The second sentence should briefly state the three main points of your opinion essay.
BODY #1 Point Proof Analysis (Main Point #1)
BODY #2 Point Proof Analysis (Main Point #2)
BODY #3 Point Proof Analysis (Main Point #3)
CONCLUSION
The first sentence should restate your opinion.
The following sentences should restate the three main points of your opinion essay.
TAKE OUT LAST WEEK’S WORKSHEET…
Here is the second page you need to
complete this writing
exercise!
PRACTICE!✦ Do students benefit from the two-month
summer break?
PAUSE the video & complete the body paragraphs &
conclusion.
Once you are ready, RESUME the video to learn about the marking scheme!
http://www.eqao.com/en/assessments/OSSLT/assessment-docs/OSSLT-scoring-guide-2015.pdf
Topic Development✦ Summer - Unsuccessful Topic Development
Response related to prompt & expresses
clear opinionOpinion with
supporting details (main points listed)
Detailed proof & analysis
Evidence of organization (essay
structure)
Transition between ideas
Topic Development✦ Summer - Successful Topic Development
Response related to prompt & expresses
clear opinionOpinion with
supporting details (main points listed)
Detailed proof & analysis
Evidence of organization (essay
structure)Transition between
ideas
✦ Summer - Unsuccessful Conventions
Control is evident in sentence structure & variety
Correct punctuation
Errors don’t distract from overall content
Conventions
Conventions✦ Summer - Successful Conventions
Control is evident in sentence structure & variety
Correct punctuation
Errors don’t distract from overall content
“Practice Makes Perfect”
Create a rough outline first & don’t forget to follow PPA formatting (body paragraphs)!
Even More Practice?✦ Sample Questions:
✦ Do teenagers place too much importance on what they wear?
✦ Is it important for teenagers to pay attention to world news?
✦ Is participation in extracurricular activities an important part of secondary school life?
✦ Should any course be compulsory in high school?
✦ Should cell phones be allowed in school?