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