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 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

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

Begin every body paragraph with...

• An introduction
• Background information
• A memory.
• A topic sentence. 

Tags

CCSS.W.4.2A

What do you call the first paragraph in an essay?

• Beginning
• Introduction
• Hook
• Grabber

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What do you call the last paragraph in an essay?

• Ending
• Finale
• Resolution
• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1D

CCSS.W.3.2D

CCSS.W.3.3D

At the start of an Opinion writing piece, a writer should...

• Write their name.
• Get to the point. 
• Write the date. 
• State their opinion

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1A