Supporting Your Opinion with Reasons

Supporting your Opinion with Reasons

We are working to develop our opinion with reasons to begin writing our Opinion essay next week!

Poll

What is a strong opinion?

• An opinion that only expresses how you feel without any reasons.

• An opinion that includes a clear statement and is supported by reasons.

• An opinion that focuses on what other people believe.

Strong Opinions Need Reasons

A strong opinion needs 3 strong reasons. Reasons are facts or an explanation that supports your opinion.

Multiple Choice

How many reasons do you need to support your opinion?

• At least three reasons
• Two reasons
• Five reasons
• One reason

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of a reason?

• A reason is a justification or explanation for something.
• A reason is a synonym for a color.
• A reason is a physical object.
• A reason is a type of fruit.

Categorize

Options (9)

There are 50 states in the United States.

Dogs make good pets because they are loyal and protective.

Math is the most interesting subject in school.

Having a pet can reduce stress and anxiety.

Dogs encourage physical activity through walks and playtime.

The Earth orbits the Sun once every 365.25 days.

The capital of France is Paris.

Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.

Online learning is less effective than traditional classroom learning.

Categorize Reasons, Facts, Opinions:

Reasons

Facts

Opinions

Open Ended

Closing: What did you learn today about reasons, facts, and opinions?