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Chapter 5 discusses how to write a letter of opinion, emphasizing the importance of convincing the reader through facts and logical arguments. It provides a structured format for the letter, including the writer's address, greeting, introduction, logical arguments, personal experiences, and a respectful sign-off. The chapter also highlights the use of polite language, opinion adjectives, and connectives to effectively communicate the writer's viewpoint.

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Chapter 5 discusses how to write a letter of opinion, emphasizing the importance of convincing the reader through facts and logical arguments. It provides a structured format for the letter, including the writer's address, greeting, introduction, logical arguments, personal experiences, and a respectful sign-off. The chapter also highlights the use of polite language, opinion adjectives, and connectives to effectively communicate the writer's viewpoint.

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chapter 05-yr6 2/2/05 10:00 AM Page 34

Chapter 5 Writing a letter of opinion (exposition)


In a letter of opinion, your aim is to convince the reader of your point of view using
facts and logical arguments. A letter of opinion is a kind of exposition.

STRUCTURE LANGUAGE

Your 35 WXXXXXX Rd
address* Balmain, 2035
and date 23rd March, 2004

Name, title Ms Sandra Nori Polite,


and address NSW Member for Port Jackson respectful
of person you 22 NXXXXXXX St language
are writing to
LXXXXXXX, 2035
Personal
Greeting Dear Ms Nori, language

My name is Joe Brown. I am 11 years old and I live in Balmain. I am


Introduction writing to you because I love skateboarding just like all my friends
to topic of letter, in the area you’re in charge of. We need your help because a lot of
reason for writing adults in this area have tried to stop a skateboarding ramp being built
and point of view in the Mort Bay Redevelopment. They think young people will just
gather there and make a mess. I think they’re being mean and selfish. Opinion
adjectives
There are many good reasons for a skateboarding ramp. Firstly,
Logical skateboarding is a lot of fun for kids. Also it will improve their skill
Connectives
arguments to and fitness, and keep them off the narrow and dangerous roads of to link ideas
support opinion Balmain. Besides , a skateboarding ramp would be a great place to
make new friends. THIS WOULD BE GREAT FOR THE COMMUNITY!
I have skated at Avalon skateboarding ramp with some good mates.
Personal
experiences to It’s a great ramp designed by the local skateboarders, where big kids
support opinion help little kids to skateboard, and where parents are happy to take Mostly formal
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their kids because it’s a safe place. language but


Ending— some informal
If you can help put this skateboard ramp in, us kids will be very language is
repeating
purpose of letter
grateful. also acceptable
With best wishes and lots of hope,
Mostly
Sign off
present tense
showing respect

Joe Brown
Name and
signature

* We have blocked out the actual addresses for privacy reasons.

34 Excel Basic Skills English Workbook Year 6

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