Opinion Writing

Opinion Writing

Opinion writing is when you write about how you feel, think, or believe about something or a topic.

You read text and then write your essay based on what you read about in the text.

Opinion Writing - Key Words (Academic Talk)

• opiniom

• think (what you think about the topic)

• feel (what you feel about the topic)

• pros

• cons

• (if you read any of these words in an essay prompt then you know you are required to write An Opinion Essay)

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Understanding the Prompt

Example prompt:

You have read several sources about recess in schools. Write an opinion essay about whether or not schools should be required to provide students with recess time. Use information from the texts to support your opinion.

What are the key words?

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Understanding the Prompt

Example Prompt:

Write an opinion essay about whether or not homework helps students perform better at school. Use information from the text to support your opinion

What is the key word?

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Understanding the Prompt:

Let’s look at two similar prompts and discuss the differences.

Example Prompt 1:

You have read several sources about the importance of children using booster seats while riding in cars. Write an essay stating your opinion on whether or not children should use booster seats while riding in cars. Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Example Prompt 2:

You have read several sources about the importance of children using booster seats while riding in cars. Write an opinion essay on whether using booster seats for children is helpful or harmful. Use information from the text to support your opinion.

What is the keyword for Prompt 1?

What is the keyword for Prompt 2?

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Understanding The Prompt

Read the following prompt:

Curfews are an important part of childhood. You have read several sources about setting curfews. Write an essay stating if you think all children under the age of 17 should have a curfew or not. Use evidence from the sources to support your answer.

What the prompt is asking you to write about.

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Understanding the Prompt

Read the following prompt:

Write an essay stating your opinion of whether you believe setting a curfew for children under 17 is harmful or helpful. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

What are they asking you to write an essay about?