Opinion Writing

Opinions should always be supported by facts

• True

• False

Which of the following is an opinion sentence starter?

• In the text...

• It is true that...

• To me...

• Historically...

The purpose of an intro is... (MULTI-SELECT)

• To hook/engage your reader

• To state all of your facts and reasons

• To inform your reader of your opinion

• To introduce yourself

Reasons and examples help mainly by..

• engaging your reader

• answering questions a reader may have

• support your opinion and persuade your reader

About how many supporting facts should you use to support your opinion?

• 5-10

• 1-2

• At least 2

• None, this is your opinion

Reasons can be actual facts or personal reasons

• True

• False

Linking words do not help the reader follow your argument

• True

• False

To conclude, a writer should..

• Restate his/her opinion and reasons

• Always end with a quote

• Conclude by using "The end"

• Conclude by using "This is my opinion writing."