Opinion essays are discursive essays in which you present your personal opinion on a particular topic

Your school newspaper has asked the readers to write on the following topic:

Many people believe that peer pressure – the influence that classmates and friends have on one another – has negative effects. Do you agree with this view, or do you think that peer pressure can also be a positive influence?

Write a passage to the newspaper stating and explaining your opinion. (120-140 words)

• Answer the following True/ False statements:
• All viewpoints are given in one paragraph.
• The writer’s opinion is presented in the first paragraph only.
• Viewpoints should be linked with sequence words.
• The opposing point should never be stated.
• Each viewpoint is supported by a reason.
• A topic sentence summarizes each paragraph.

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