Unit 7 Portfolio: Opinion Essay
-Write an opinion essay supporting or opposing one of the following topics:
1. Intelligence can be accurately measured.
2. Each person is born with a certain amount of intelligence.
3. Scientists and mathematicians are more intelligent that artists and writers.
4. Very intelligent people do not have good “people skills” and are not good at relating to others.
5. Emotions do not help us think logically.
6. People who get good grades in school will also do well in their careers.
-Choose one of the topics and clearly agree or disagree (you cannot agree and disagree, you must choose one side)!
-Write an essay with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
-Include opinions from the other side of the argument and explain why they are not valid.
-Include one example of direct (quoted) speech and one example of indirect (reported) speech.
-On Monday you will present your opinion to the class (using a note card, not reading your essay).
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