Opinion Writing about weather

​Opinion Writing About the Weather ​

​Writing an opinion

When you write about an opinion you want to include:

1. ​A statement of your opinion

2. Reasons why that is your opinion

3. Facts that support your opinion

4. Consideration of other people's opinions

   1. Example: "Other people really ​enjoy hot sunny days because it is great for swimming, but I love cold snowy days because my favorite drink is hot chocolate, and hot chocolate is best enjoyed when it is cold outside!"

Poll

What is your favorite type of weather?

• Rainy

• Sunny and hot

• Breezy and cool

• Snowy and cold

Poll

Why is that your favorite?

• I love to swim

• I like to play in the snow

• Reading indoors is perfect during that kind of weather.

• It feels good when I go outside.

Poll

What is another reason you like that weather?

• It is the type of weather during my favorite season.

• There are activities that I like to do specific to that weather.

• That weather gives off a certain mood.

• That weather is associated with certain foods that I like.

Multiple Choice

If I said my favorite type of weather is breezy and cool, what could be a reason listed to support my opinion?

• Fall is my favorite season and the weather is breezy and cool during Fall.

• I love sledding in the snow with my family.

• I love to lay out in the hot sun during Summer to relax.

• The breezy and cool weather is awful because it messes up my hair.

Multiple Choice

What is important to include when giving your opinion?

• Opinions about multiple topics

• Giving facts or details to help support my opinion.

• To talk only about facts.

• To write negatively about other opinions.

Multiple Choice

What do you think opinion writing can be used for?

• Giving the audience a description

• Providing the audience with facts

• Telling the audience a story

• Persuading the audience to understand your side