Opinion Writing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an opinion?

• A person's thoughts, feelings, or beliefs about something

• A proven fact that everyone agrees on

• A list of instructions to follow

• A summary of a story

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of opinion writing?

• To change the reader's point of view

• To get the reader to take some action

• To ask the reader to agree with the writer's ideas

• To provide only factual information

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an opinion statement?

• Dogs have four legs.

• In my opinion, dogs make the best pets.

• Water boils at 100°C.

• The sun rises in the east.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons given to support the opinion that pancakes are the best breakfast food?

• Pancakes taste delicious.

• There are so many kinds of pancakes.

• Pancakes are fun to eat.

• Pancakes are healthy for everyone.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of a body paragraph in an opinion essay?

• To introduce the topic and grab the reader's attention

• To explain your reasons with evidence from the source and elaborate on your evidence

• To restate your opinion and leave the reader with a question

• To summarize the entire essay

Multiple Choice

How does elaboration help improve your writing, according to the lesson?

• It makes your writing longer

• It gives more details or examples to make your writing clearer and more interesting

• It repeats the same information

• It adds unrelated facts

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is an example of a concluding statement in a conclusion paragraph?

• First, dogs keep you company.

• According to the source, 'Recess gives students a chance to run around and get our energy out.'

• Will you join me in supporting a ban on animals in circuses?

• Having a dog means you always have a friend to talk to and play with.

Multiple Choice

What are the three key components of a conclusion paragraph as shown in the lesson?

• Opinion statement, key reasons, concluding statement

• Introduction, evidence, elaboration

• Topic sentence, supporting details, closing sentence

• Hook, background information, thesis statement

Multiple Choice

What are two main reasons the author gives for why Chuck E. Cheese is the best place to eat as a kid?

• The tasty food and awesome arcade

• The friendly staff and low prices

• The healthy menu and quiet atmosphere

• The convenient location and fast service