Opinion+Writing

Opinion Writing
Here is where you will find tools, notes, strategies, (and anything else valuable I can find), to assist you with your opinion writing.

Use it well.

[|How to write an opinion piece]- Wiki How. This site gives you a VERY basic strategy to use if you get stuck as you begin.

[|10 rules for writing opinion pieces] - There are some interesting rules here. Number 9 and 10 are not so relevant to you. The tips are good and should be taken into consideration by you.

[|Writing a killer opinion piece] - Many of the rules and tips remain the same regardless of the site/source you go to, of course. There are some different bits and pieces on this site.

[|TAURANGA GIRLS' COLLEGE ENGLISH WEBSITE] Use this as a resource centre. There are many articles, Ted talks, advertising campaigns and so on that may help you with topics. Makes sure you visit this site, **often**.

Some example opinion pieces for you to read
[|I hate Bucket Lists] - The New Zealand Herald [|An overdose of food and politics] - The New Zealand Herald [|Who will be brave enough to tackle poverty?] - Rachel Smalley, Newstalk ZB [|Desperate times call for desperate measures - 1080 drops] - Newstalk ZB

If you want to take a look at some other issues and the media's take on them, visit the [|Tauranga Girls' College English Department website].