H4 Article of Opinion - Revision

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Media Literacy

Article of Opinion

H4 - Article of Opinion (betoog)

In the Part you're going to write an opinion article, so let's revise.

What is the purpose of an article of opinion?

1. to compare and contrast
2. to share effects / causes
3. to give examples
4. to support an opinion using evidence

How to structure your article

Title

Introduction - make the reader interested ("hook") + background info + statement (your opinion)

- Paragraph to support the opinion

- Paragraph to support the opinion

(- Paragraph to support the opinion)

Conclusion - summarize and conclude

What is the correct structure of an article?

1. statement - argument - example - conclusion
2. catchy opening - argument - argument - statement
3. catchy opening - statement - arguments - conclusion
4. statement - idea - question - opinion

Statement (Opinion)

• A statement is one complete sentence that expresses your position on the subject
• A statement can also be called the 'main point' of an article of opinion

Example opinion/statement

Most high-school and even middle-school teachers are in a constant battle with smartphones and other devices for attention in the classroom. Students are finding ways to text, surf the web, and post on social media all while the teacher is instructing. They hide their devices in their lap, a sweatshirt pocket, or even in an open pocket of their backpack. This distracts them from learning. Therefore, Smartphones should be forbidden in every classroom. (OPINION/THESIS)

Plan your writing

• Pick a statement
• List your arguments
• Add examples/evidence
• Narrow down your opinion/thesis

In groups plan your Essay

1. Choose one of the two statements.

• If people write racist or threatening posts on their social media, their employer should be allowed to fire them.
• Employers should not be allowed to fire their employees, regardless of what they post on their social media

2.  Write down 2 or 3 supporting arguments. 

3. Find examples/evidence to support your arguments with what you learned in class about Media Literacy, your own experiences and/or the article.