22147 writing giving opinion

Writing: Giving an opinion
(B6 DT1 E1)
Learning outcomes

Present information to different audiences by
c. composing, revising and editing drafts, and checking accuracy of
spelling, punctuation, and grammar;

Band
Performance Standard
Descriptors
Evidence

6
Appreciate literary works and present ideas critically in an
exemplary manner.
B6 DT1
Writing a composition expressing one’s opinions
B6 DT1 E1
Able to write a composition expressing one’s opinion with
reasons using correct grammar and mechanics of writing
with minimal guidance.

Look at the pictures below. If you are given a choice, which place do you prefer to live?
Write an essay of more than 120 words to state the reasons of your choice.

Facilities

Living
cost

Environmen
t

You may use these phrases in your essay
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In my experience…
As far as I’m concerned…
Speaking for myself…
In my opinion…
Personally, I think…
I'd say that…
I'd suggest that…
I believe that…

Job
opportunity


Writing: Giving an opinion
(B6 DT1 E1)
Learning outcomes

Present information to different audiences by
c. composing, revising and editing drafts, and checking accuracy of
spelling, punctuation, and grammar;

Band
Performance Standard
Descriptors
Evidence

6
Appreciate literary works and present ideas critically in an
exemplary manner.
B6 DT1
Writing a composition expressing one’s opinions
B6 DT1 E1
Able to write a composition expressing one’s opinion with
reasons using correct grammar and mechanics of writing
with minimal guidance.

Exercise
Below are the pictures of a holiday destination mentioned by your dad. Your dad asks
you to choose one destination for the coming holiday. Write an essay of more than 120
words to state the reasons of your choice.

Euro trip

Cost

Experience

Island trip

You may use these phrases in your essay:
•
•
•
•
•
•

As far as I’m concerned…
In my opinion…
Personally, I think…
I'd say that…
I'd suggest that…
I believe that…

Activities

Weather