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

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

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

• story
• opinion
• name

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CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.K.8

What is the author's purpose for opinion writing?

• To persuade the reader

• To inform the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To boss the reader around

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

An opinion essay is written to convince the reader...

• My opinion doesn't matter that much. 
• My opinion is just like others. 
• My opinion is right, and here are the reasons why. 

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.1C

CCSS.W.5.1D

When writing an opinion piece a writer should...

• download an opinion he or she liked. 
• look for evidence to support your opinion.
• Make sure the writing piece is long.

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CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8