Opinon Articles - Style Models

Is Texting Killing the English Language? - TIME
This article expresses an opinion about the use of "text speak" and the influence it has on the language abilities of teenagers, predominantly in America. I like this article because it is relatively short, informative and flows well. It creates a sense of informality.

Text-speak: language evolution or just laziness? - The Telegraph
This article is also about the use of "text-speak". It provides an opinion in a somewhat subtle way, as it expresses the opinions in the simple present tense, making it appear factual. I live this article because it builds a communicative relationship with the reader (via rhetorical questions, for example.

Think you's good at grammar? Try my seven golden rules - The Guardian
This article is an opinion piece about grammar. I like it because it is humorous and entertaining. It also provides some factual information which is important.

Modern tribes: the Facebook late adopter - The Guardian Modern Tribes
This article is loosely related to English language. It is an opinion article about the older generation using Facebook and social media as a whole. It is written from the persepective of the subject of the article, which makes it more interesting to read as it is unusual. It provides a slight humorous effect which is also a positive aspect of this article.

Stephen Fry, which child sexual abuse victim do you think changed their mind about trigger warnings when you told them to 'grow up'? - Independent Voices
This article is not related to English language but it is an opinion article, which could be used a style model. It provides powerful opinions, written in the simple present tense, and I believe that it is effective because it presents the opinion as factual information. The use of a rhetorical question at the end of the article talks directly to reader which is a powerful tool.