The author of this blog doesn’t hold back on giving his opinion. This is a huge part of writing a successful blog. Make a list of three things that make you ‘cranky’. Pick one point and write a paragraph about why it bothers you. Try to use some of the negative language you identified from the blog entry. The following phrases are helpful in giving your opinion:
l I believe that … l I have no doubt that/I’m certain that … l To be honest … l As far as I know … l I’m absolutely certain that … l It is a complicated issue but for me … l I have come to the conclusion … l I think it is fair/reasonable to say … l This may be controversial but … l In my limited experience …
Top Tip
Blogs are mostly written in an informal style. Writers have more freedom to experiment with layout, language and grammar. It is important that you are aware that not every piece will be grammatically accurate nor that spelling will be correct because bloggers don’t have editors to check their work.
PREPARE
What do you like about being the age you are right now? Are there things you are looking forward to doing when you turn eighteen?
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This next author is a young South Korean girl who, at the age of fifteen, created a fashion blog that is now hugely popular. In this particular entry, she talks about her fear of growing up and moving into adulthood.
