Sport

Writing task: Write an opinion essay

Sport at school is not as important as maths. Do you agree? Write an essay Useful language
giving your opinion and reasons for your opinion. Write around 150 words. Useful phrases
• Currently, …
Use the Useful language and the notes you made in the Engage task to help you
• In my opinion / I think /
prepare. I believe that / For me /
Tip  An essay uses academic language which is more formal. The passive form is often As I see it... / …for the
used in essays and there are no contractions. Each paragraph has a clear purpose so following reasons.
the reader can clearly understand the ideas. • Firstly / Secondly /
Thirdly / Finally...
Follow this structure:
• For example, …
• Introduction: Give some information about the topic and then state your opinion. • because / so…
• Paragraph 1: Give the first reason for your opinion. • However, …
• Paragraph 2: Give the second reason for your opinion. • To conclude, …
• Paragraph 3: Give a third reason for your opinion.
• Conclusion: Restate your opinion and give a summary of the reasons. Useful vocabulary
Check it!  Read your essay and check it’s organized clearly and makes sense. Then • health / body / mind
read it again and check for grammar, vocabulary and spelling errors. Make sure you • communicate well / work
in a team / work well
haven’t used contractions.
with others / prepare
someone for life
• healthy / fun /
competitive
• useful / important /
necessary
• concentrate / relax /
enjoy
• confident / hard-working

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