Long Writing Pt. 2Body Paragraphs & Conclusion

Literacy Thursdays✦ Lesson #1: Reading & Grammar

✦ Lesson #2: Short Responses

✦ Lesson #3: Opinion Essay - Outline & Intro

✦ Lesson #4: Opinion Essay - Body & Conclusion

✦ Lesson #5: News Report

Opinion Essay✦ Series of Paragraphs

✦ 1 question requiring your opinion (topic is current & familiar to teens)

✦ Opinion needs to be stated & supported thoroughly with examples

The series of paragraphs

expressing an opinion consists of 2 lined pages

that you are expected to fill.

http://www.eqao.com/en/assessments/OSSLT/assessment-docs/planning-preparation-guide-osslt-2016.pdf

Opinion Essay Tips✦ EQAO suggests a minimum of

3 paragraphs but we suggest at least 4 paragraphs

✦ Use all or majority of the space provided (2 pages)

✦ Use the Rough Notes section to plan your response (this will keep your long writing piece organized & structured from start to finish)

Stay positive!

Don’t give up!

Last Week…

Intro “Paragraph”

Sentence #1

The first sentence should state your opinion.

Ex. In my opinion, high school students should have part-time jobs.

Sentence #2

The second sentence should briefly state the two or three main points of your opinion essay.

Ex. They should have jobs because it teaches them responsibility, helps build team-work skills and helps them learn about the value of money.

This is just a sample of how to structure your intro.

There are other similar methods you could use

instead!

Body ParagraphsBody #1 PPA: Point Proof Analysis

Body #2 PPA: Point Proof Analysis

Body #3 PPA: Point Proof Analysis

POINT The first sentence should be a clear topic sentence that tells the reader what the paragraph is about

PROOF Detailed proof (from your experience) that supports the topic sentence

ANALYSIS Expand; you must explain how your proof helps develop your argument (supports topic sentence)

Conclusion

Sentence #1

The first sentence should restate your opinion.

Ex. In conclusion, high school students should have part-time jobs.

Sentences #2 - 4

The following sentences should restate the two or three main points of your opinion essay.

Ex. Teenagers should have jobs because it teaches them about responsibility and time management. Being employed also exposes them to a variety of personalities and helps them build team-work skills. Lastly, having part-time work lets them learn about the value of money.

Overall Structure

INTRO

The first sentence should state your opinion.

The second sentence should briefly state the three main points of your opinion essay.

BODY #1 Point Proof Analysis (Main Point #1)

BODY #2 Point Proof Analysis (Main Point #2)

BODY #3 Point Proof Analysis (Main Point #3)

CONCLUSION

The first sentence should restate your opinion.

The following sentences should restate the three main points of your opinion essay.

TAKE OUT LAST WEEK’S WORKSHEET…

Here is the second page you need to

complete this writing

exercise!

PRACTICE!✦ Do students benefit from the two-month

summer break?

PAUSE the video & complete the body paragraphs &

conclusion.

Once you are ready, RESUME the video to learn about the marking scheme!

http://www.eqao.com/en/assessments/OSSLT/assessment-docs/OSSLT-scoring-guide-2015.pdf

Topic Development✦ Summer - Unsuccessful Topic Development

Response related to prompt & expresses

clear opinionOpinion with

supporting details (main points listed)

Detailed proof & analysis

Evidence of organization (essay

structure)

Transition between ideas

Topic Development✦ Summer - Successful Topic Development

Response related to prompt & expresses

clear opinionOpinion with

supporting details (main points listed)

Detailed proof & analysis

Evidence of organization (essay

structure)Transition between

ideas

✦ Summer - Unsuccessful Conventions

Control is evident in sentence structure & variety

Correct punctuation

Errors don’t distract from overall content

Conventions

Conventions✦ Summer - Successful Conventions

Control is evident in sentence structure & variety

Correct punctuation

Errors don’t distract from overall content

“Practice Makes Perfect”

Create a rough outline first & don’t forget to follow PPA formatting (body paragraphs)!

Even More Practice?✦ Sample Questions:

✦ Do teenagers place too much importance on what they wear?

✦ Is it important for teenagers to pay attention to world news?

✦ Is participation in extracurricular activities an important part of secondary school life?

✦ Should any course be compulsory in high school?

✦ Should cell phones be allowed in school?