Opinion Interactive

Lesson Objective:

I can write an opinion piece to convince the reader that video games are good or bad for children using logical reasons.

Are video games good or bad for children?

Step 1:

Read the passages carefully, highlighting evidence of both sides of the debate.

Are video games good or bad for children?

Step 2:

Based on the passages you read, form YOUR opinion.
Make sure you have at LEAST 3 reasons from the text that will support your opinion.

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Video games can be bad for children because ​

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they can become obsessed.

they could encourage kids to be violent

they won't get enough exercise.

they won't learn social skills.

they encourage kids to work in teams and cooperate

they can help with your schoolwork

kids will try to win at all costs.

they have problem solving games.

they improve hand-eye coordination

they can get you up and moving

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Video games can be good for children because ​ ​

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they encourage kids to work in teams and cooperate

they won't get enough exercise.

they won't learn social skills.

it could encourage kids to be violent

they can help with your schoolwork

they can become obsessed.

they have problem solving games.

they improve hand-eye coordination

they can get you up and moving

kids will try to win at all costs.

Poll

What's your opinion?

• Video games are bad for children

• Video games are good for children

Now that you have your opinion...

Step 3: Let's plan your writing!

On your planning outline sheet JOT down three reasons the passage said video games are good for children, or three reasons the passage said video games are bad for children.

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Now that you have your reasons...

Step 4: Type your introduction

Your introduction should:

• introduce the topic that is up for debate

• state your opinion

• Provide 3 quick reasons that support your opinion

Now that you have your introduction...

Step 5: Restate your opinion in your conclusion

Your conclusion should:

• restate your opinion

• summarize your reasons that support your opinion

• a closing statement that leaves the reader with something to think about

Now that you are done planning...

Step 6: Start typing your essay

Your essay should:

• have 5 paragraphs

  • an introduction that states your opinion

  • 3 evidence based reasons with explanations

  • a conclusion that restates the topic

• have transition words

• have correct capitalization and punctuation