According to the checklist for Opinion (op-ed) writing that is given in unit 4, lesson 6, you should (1 point)

• keep your opinion to yourself and not make it clear to your reader
state your opinion in the first paragraph or the second paragraph if you use a creative
opening
• cover all connected topics in one article
• not bother to give background information about the issue

• state your opinion in the first paragraph or the second paragraph if you use a creative opening