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Lesson #16•5 Practice Exercises Included
Task 2 Opinion Essays (Agree / Disagree): The 4-Paragraph Formula
Establishing an unambiguous thesis statement and building robust body arguments.
## The Opinion Essay Formula
Prompt: *"To what extent do you agree or disagree?"*
### Architecture:
1. **Introduction (40-50w)**:
- Sentence 1: Paraphrase the prompt.
- Sentence 2: Clear thesis statement (*"I completely disagree with this assertion because..."*).
2. **Body Paragraph 1 (80-100w)**: First supporting argument + explanation + example.
3. **Body Paragraph 2 (80-100w)**: Second supporting argument + consequence + example.
4. **Conclusion (30-40w)**: Restate thesis with fresh vocabulary.
Interactive 5-Question Strategy Quiz
0 / 5 Answered
1
Where should your personal position / thesis statement appear in a Task 2 Opinion essay?
2
What is the recommended minimum word count for Task 2 essays?
3
If you 'completely disagree', should you write a balanced paragraph agreeing with the other side?
4
An effective way to support a topic sentence in a body paragraph is:
5
Which of the following is an effective conclusion opener?
Apply This Grammar in Writing / Speaking
Practice Opinion Essays