Opinion Writing

What is an opinion?

• Something that can be proven

• The way you think or feel about a topic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1A

CCSS.W.3.1B

CCSS.W.3.1C

We must introduce the _________ in our topic sentence.

• topic
• characters
• setting

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1A

CCSS.W.3.2A

In our topic sentence, we must also clearly state our ___________.

• story
• opinion
• name

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.K.8

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

• tips
• opinions
• reasons

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1C

What should you have at the end of your opinion writing?

• STRONG concluding statement
• WEAK concluding statement

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1D

CCSS.W.3.2D

CCSS.W.3.3D

What are pros and cons of something?

• Both the good and bad things about something
• The good things about something
• The bad things about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

Is it okay to change your opinion as you learn more about a certain topic or issue?

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

In opinion writing, we must use linking words and phrases to connect ____________ to ____________.

• opinions; reasons
• peanut butter; jelly
• title; conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1C

We must ____________ our reasons so they are grouped together.

• organize
• color

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D