Opinion Essay Writing

Where would you use the phrase "To begin with..."

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Body 1

• Body 2

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.2A

"For instance, ..." is another way of saying "For example, ..."

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2C

Which punctuation comes after "For example" ?

• . (period)

• , (comma)

• ' (apostrophe)

• ? (question mark)

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.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.1C

CCSS.W.4.1D

We must introduce the _________ in our topic sentence.

• topic
• characters
• setting

Tags

CCSS.W.4.2A

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

• story
• opinion
• name

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

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

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

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1C

We must ____________ our reasons so they are grouped together.

• organize
• color

Tags

CCSS.W.4.2A

CCSS.W.4.2C

CCSS.W.4.4

Begin every body paragraph with...

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

Tags

CCSS.W.4.2A