Opinion Writing

Front

Writer's feelings about a topic

Back

opinion

Front

Main idea of an essay

Back

Thesis statement

Front

Writer's stance on a topic; the point an author makes.

Back

claim

Front

Main idea behind the writer's belief

Back

reason

Front

Adding detail to explain evidence and its importance.

Back

elaboration

Front

Facts that support a claim

Back

Evidence

Front

Subject of the writer's focus

Back

topic

Front

Writer's message about the topic

Back

point

Front

Info that is true and provable

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fact