Step-by-step Instructions for Writing an Opinion Essay

An opinion essay gives the writer's opinion, a view or belief that can't be proven as a fact. This section includes step-by-step directions to help guide your students as they create an opinion essay.

This sample opinion essay will help students understand the form.

You can print out these pages to share them with your students or direct them to the Opinion Essay section on the student site.

1. Prewriting

	Select a topic, write an opinion statement, and gather and organize details.

2. Writing

	State your opinion, support it with reasons, answer objections, and write a call to action.

3. Revising

	Improve your work by checking your problem and solution, your reasons, and the way you connect them.

4. Editing

	Check for style and accuracy and prepare a final copy.