Opinion Writing

An introduction includes:

• A suggestion for my reader to try

• A hook

• A story about my weekend

• My thesis

• My 3 reasons

A Thesis is...

• a word problem

• my opinion

• short for thingamajiggy

• reasons why I feel some way

When should I use transition words?

• at the beginning of every sentence

• at the beginning of a new paragraph

• When I am giving examples and evidence

• when I text with my friends

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

My conclusion should include:

• My thesis

• My introduction

• A hook

• My 3 reasons

• A suggestion for my reader

What kind of evidence can I include in my writing?

• Random facts I want to talk about

• Facts or details that support my opinion and reasons

• Personal stories that relate to my opinion

• Research that supports my opinion and reasons

• A joke

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is elaboration?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1