Opinion Writing: My Opening

Do Now
_{Complete the Quiz}

LO: To write the opening of my opinion essay.

Multiple Choice

What is an opinion?

• Something that can be proven

• The way you think or feel about a topic

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of opinion writing?

• To tell a story
• To give directions and steps on how to do something
• To tell others what you think and persuade them to agree with you

Multiple Choice

We must use clear, relevant ___________ to support our opinion.

• tips
• opinions
• reasons

Multiple Choice

What is a Fact?

• Something that is true.

• Something that is a personal belief.

• A way to avoid homework.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a list of all the things you should do when writing an opinion piece?

• State your opinion and then restate it in the conclusion.

• State your opinion then support it with facts and reasons.

• Support your opinion with facts and reasons, then restate your opinion.

• State your opinion clearly, support your opinion with facts and reasons, restate your opinion and reasons to conclude.

Multiple Choice

The last O in O.R.E.O stands for -

• Options

• Other

• Opinion restated

• Outdoors

Writing

•LO: To write the opening of my opinion essay.

•SC: I can use my plan in discussions.
•SC: I can use a rhetorical question.
•SC: I can write my opening.

Key Vocabulary: Rhetorical

Let’s engage

Do we use any of these dramatic expressions in class?

'Who cares?’

'Is this supposed to be some kind of joke?’

'Are you serious?’

'Do you just think money grows on trees?’

Let’s explore

What is a rhetorical question?

A rhetorical question is a question asked to
create a dramatic effect or to make a point,
rather than to get an answer.
For example, the question 'and what time do
you call this?'

Guided practice

Let’s write the opening using
our plans!

14th May 2024

LO: To write the opening of my opinion essay.

Should children be allowed mobile phones?

Opinion Writing

Let’s evaluate

Underline the rhetorical
question you have used in
your opening.

Poll

Which of the following statements best describes how you feel about this lesson?

• I enjoyed the lesson as it helped me write a good opening paragraph.

• I enjoyed some part of the lesson but I couldn't understand some of the things discussed.

• I don't know what the lesson was about, I need help!

• I just need a little help then I'll be fine.