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Jan 2013
Opinion Essay
Question: Should English Language Learners write the Ontario Secondary Literacy Test?
English Language Learners should not write the Ontario Secondary Literacy Test.
First, _______________________________________________________________
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Second, _____________________________________________________________
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It is a terrible idea for English Language Learners to write the Ontario Secondary Literacy
Test.
The Ontario government should re-think the idea that English Language Learners
should also have to write the Ontario Secondary Literacy Test. First, the idea is terrible
because _______________________________________________________________.
Second, _______________________________________________________________
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Students who have come to new country to live are already stressed. They have to cope wi
so many unfamiliar things. Writing the Literacy Test is one more stress they do not need.
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March 2013
Opinion Essay
Question: Should students have a part-time job?
Step 1: Brainstorming
Yes No
Introductory Paragraph (4 sentences) State your opinion. Give two reasons for your opinion.
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2nd paragraph (7 sentences)
(TR) Topic Sentence and Reason
The first reason why ________________________________________________________
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(E) Explanation or example:
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(E) Explanation or example:
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(S) Summary sentence:
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3rd paragraph (7 sentences)
Topic sentence and Reason
The second reason why ____________________________________________________
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(E) Explanation or example:
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(S) Summary sentence:
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4th paragraph (7 sentences)
Topic sentence and Reason
The second reason why ____________________________________________________
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(E) Explanation or example:
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(S) Summary sentence:
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5th Concluding paragraph summarize your ideas which support your thesis statement. Say it in DIFFERE
1) restate main idea; 2) recap first supportive idea; 3) recap second supportive idea; 4) overall con
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Remember:
Use connectors/transition words. (Another reason, for example.) Indent your paragraphs.
Double-space.
Possible Connectors/Transition Words:
First of all, Moreover, BecauseFor one thing, For example, HoweverOne reason that, Secondly, In other wordsAlso, Thirdly, AlthoughIn addition, Finally, Even though
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Name: _________________________Mar2010
Opinion Essay
Question: Should cellphones be banned from the classrooms?
Step 1: Brainstorming
Yes No
Introductory Paragraph (2-3 sentences) State your opinion. Give two reasons for your opinion
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2nd paragraph
(TR) Topic Sentence and Reason
The first reason why ________________________________________________________
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(E) Explanation or example:
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(E) Explanation or example:
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(S) Summary sentence:
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3rd paragraph
Topic sentence and Reason
The second reason why ____________________________________________________
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(E) Explanation or example:
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(E) Explanation or example:_______________________________________________________________________________
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(S) Summary sentence:
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Concluding paragraph summarize your ideas which support your thesis statement. Try to get the reader to
ideas. You will also need to remind the reader of your main, but say it in DIFFERENT words. (2-3 sentences)
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Remember: Use connectors/transition words. (Another reason, for example.)
Indent your paragraphs.
Double-space.
Possible Connectors/Transition Words:
First of all, Moreover, BecauseFor one thing, For example, HoweverOne reason that, Secondly, In other wordsAlso, Thirdly, AlthoughIn addition, Finally, Even though
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Name: __________________________
Opinion Essay
Question: In your opinion, when faced with a wrongful situation, would you ignore it or
would you take action?
Introductory Paragraph (2-3 sentences) State your opinion. Give two reasons for your opinion
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2nd paragraph
(TR) Topic Sentence and Reason
The first reason why ________________________________________________________
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(E) Explanation or example:
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(E) Explanation or example:
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(S) Summary sentence:
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3rd paragraph
Topic sentence and Reason
The second reason why ____________________________________________________
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(E) Explanation or example:
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(E) Explanation or example:_______________________________________________________________________________
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(S) Summary sentence:
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Nov2008
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Writing a Four-Paragraph Essay
Question: Does money bring happiness?
What questions do I need to consider to answer this question?
1. Why does money bring happiness? Why doesnt money bring happiness?
My brainstorming ideas for these questions:
2. ________________________________________________________________________
My brainstorming ideas for these questions:
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3. ________________________________________________________________________
My brainstorming ideas for these questions:
4. ______________________________________________________________________
My brainstorming ideas for these questions:
5. ________________________________________________________________________
My brainstorming ideas for these questions:
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mar2008
Name: _______________________
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Writing a Four-Paragraph Essay
Question: Should theatres allow movie-goers to bring their own snacks?
Brainstorming
Allow snacks Dont allow snacks
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Introductory Paragraph (4-6 sentences) State your opinion. Give two reasons for your opinion.
Theatres should/should not allow movie-goers to bring their own snacks for two reasons. The first reason is
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.
The second reason is .
.
2nd paragraph
Reason #1: _________________________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example: __________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example:
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3rd paragraph
Reason #2: _________________________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example: __________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example:
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Concluding paragraph summarize your ideas which support your thesis statement. Try to get the reader to
support and accept your ideas. You will also need to remind the reader of your main, but say it in DIFFERENT
words. (2-3 sentences)
In conclusion, _____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Remember:
Use connectors/transition words. (Another reason, for example.)
Indent your paragraphs.
Double-space.
Possible Connectors/Transition Words:
First of all, Moreover, BecauseFor one thing, For example, HoweverOne reason that, Secondly, In other words
Also, Thirdly, AlthoughIn addition, Finally, Even though
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mar2008
Name: _______________________
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Writing a Four-Paragraph Essay
Question: Is March Break a good or a terrible idea?
Brainstorming
March Break is a good idea March Break is a terrible idea
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Introductory Paragraph (4-6 sentences) State your opinion. Give two reasons for your opinion.
A March Break is important/not important for two reasons. The first reason is ...
.
The second reason is .
.
2nd paragraph
Reason #1: _________________________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example: __________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example:
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3rd paragraph
Reason #2: _________________________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example: __________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example:
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Concluding paragraph summarize your ideas which support your thesis statement. Try to get the reader tosupport and accept your ideas. You will also need to remind the reader of your main, but say it in DIFFERENT
words. (2-3 sentences)
In conclusion, _____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Remember:
Use connectors/transition words. (Another reason, for example.)
Indent your paragraphs.
Double-space.
Possible Connectors/Transition Words:
First of all, Moreover, BecauseFor one thing, For example, HoweverOne reason that, Secondly, In other words
Also, Thirdly, AlthoughIn addition, Finally, Even though
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jan2008
Name: _______________________
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Writing a Four-Paragraph Essay
Question: Should students write exams?
Brainstorming
Students should write exams Students should not have to write exams
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Introductory Paragraph (4-6 sentences) State your opinion. Give two reasons for your opinion.
Students should/should not have to write exams for two reasons. The first reason is ...
.
The second reason is .
.
2nd paragraph
Reason #1: _________________________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example: __________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example:
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3rd paragraph
Reason #2: _________________________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example: __________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example:
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______________________________________________________________________________________
Concluding paragraph summarize your ideas which support your thesis statement. Try to get the reader tosupport and accept your ideas. You will also need to remind the reader of your main, but say it in DIFFERENT
words. (2-3 sentences)
In conclusion, _____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Remember:
Use connectors/transition words. (Another reason, for example.)
Indent your paragraphs.
Double-space.
Possible Connectors/Transition Words:
First of all, Moreover, BecauseFor one thing, For example, HoweverOne reason that, Secondly, In other words
Also, Thirdly, AlthoughIn addition, Finally, Even though
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Dec2007
Name: _______________________
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Writing a Four-Paragraph Essay
Question: How important are friends to teenagers?
Brainstorming
Yes No
Explanations for reasons:
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Introductory Paragraph (4-6 sentences) State your opinion. Give two reasons for your opinion.
Friends are very important/not very important to teenagers for two reasons. The first reason is ...
.
The second reason is .
.
2nd paragraph
Reason #1: _________________________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example: __________________________________________________________
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3rd paragraph
Reason #2: _________________________________________________________________________
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Explanation or example: __________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________________
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Concluding paragraph summarize your ideas which support your thesis statement. Try to get the reader tosupport and accept your ideas. You will also need to remind the reader of your main, but say it in DIFFERENT
words. (2-3 sentences)
In conclusion, _____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Remember:
Use connectors/transition words. (Another reason, for example.)
Indent your paragraphs.
Double-space.
Possible Connectors/Transition Words:
First of all, Moreover, BecauseFor one thing, For example, HoweverOne reason that, Secondly, In other words
Also, Thirdly, AlthoughIn addition, Finally, Even though
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Name: _______________________
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Writing a Three-Paragraph Essay
Question: Should students participate in high school athletics?
Introductory Paragraph (4-6 sentences) State your opinion. Give three reasons for your opinion.
2nd paragraph Body Paragraph
Reason #1: ________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Explanation or example: _________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Reason #2: _______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Explanation or example: _________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Reason #3: _______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Explanation or example: _________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Concluding paragraph summarize your ideas which support your thesis statement. Try to get the reader to support
and accept your ideas. You will also need to remind the reader of your thesis, but say it in DIFFERENT words. (2-3
sentences)
In conclusion, __________________________________________________________________________
Remember:
Use connectors/transition words. (Another reason, for example.)
Indent your paragraphs.
Possible Connectors/Transition Words:
First of all, Moreover,For one thing, For example,One reason that, Secondly,
Also, Thirdly,In addition, Finally,