Argumentative Writing

Opinion Writing

What is opinion writing?

Poll

Which meme represents your mood coming into class today?

What is opinion writing?

• A type of writing that states an opinion

• The purpose of an opinion writing is to persuade or convince the other side that your agrument is valid

Learning Target

I can write an opinion essay about a topic

Poll

Who is the better rapper?

Steps to writing an opinion essay

https://youtu.be/v_D6K42DTSA

Multiple Choice

What goes in the first paragraph of your opinion essay?

• Hook

• State your opinion

• Hook, opinion and evidence

• A hook, background information, opinion (topic statement)

Multiple Choice

How many body paragraphs goes into your essay?

• none

• two

• at least three

• one

Writing prompt: Should students get homework?

• Brainstorm some ideas on why students should or should not get homework.

• On the jamboard, jot down your ideas (check the chat for the jamboard link)

Poll

Check in: How confident do you feel about writing an opinion essay?

• I feel okay

• Im lost

• I think I can do this

• I still need a little help

Next steps:

For the remainder of the class period, begin planning your opinion essay. Think of at least three reasons to support your claim.