What is an Opinion Essay?

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What is an Opinion Essay?

        An opinion essay is a formal piece of writing that tells what the writer thinks or feels about a topic. People have different opinions about things. An opinion essay requires your opinion on a topic, which must be stated clearly, giving various viewpoints on the topic supported by reasons and/or examples. 

A successful opinion essay should consist on:

  1. an introductory paragraph in which you state the topic and your opinion.
  2. a main body which consists of 2 or more paragraphs, each presenting a separate viewpoint supported by reasons. You also include a paragraph presenting the opposing viewpoint and reason why you think it is an unconvincing viewpoint.
  3. conclusion in which you restate your opinion using different words. You can also can try for better format or follow the below.

That's how it should be structured:

Introduction- Paragraph 1: state the topic and your opinion clearly

Main Body
Conclusion- Final paragraph: summarise/restate opinion


Write your introduction. Try to hook the readers’ attention right away.
- Paragraph 1: State the topic and your opinion clearly.

Write the body of your essay. Tell why you think your opinion is correct. Begin a new paragraph for each reason. Write a main-idea sentence for each paragraph that states the reason. Then use at least two supporting details for each reason. 

- Paragraph 2: viewpoint 1 & reason, example
- Paragraph 3: viewpoint 2 & reason, example
- Paragraph 4: viewpoint 3 & reason, example
- Paragraph 5: opposing viewpoint & reason, example


Write a conclusion. Sum up your important points. End in a way that your reader will remember.
- Final paragraph: Summarise/restate opinion.

  • You may include more viewpoints, and thus more paragraphs in the main body (or less).
  • If you only make 2 paragraphs, keep in mind that one of them should be the opposing viewpoint.

Points to consider• Decide whether you agree or disagree with the subject of the topic, then make a list of your viewpoints and reasons.
• Write well-developed paragraphs, joining the sentences with appropriate linking words and phrases. Do not forget to start each paragraph with a topic sentence which summarises what the paragraph is about.
• Linking words and phrases should also be used to join one paragraph with the other.


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