Opinion Writing

What is the purpose of an opinion essay?

• To give others the answer to questions

• To tell your reader how you feel about something

• To write a funny story

• To inform others about a topic

What cookie reminds us of how to write an opinion essay?

• Chocolate Chip

• Macadamia Nut

• Snickerdoodles

• Oreo

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

What parts should be included in an opinion essay?

• A capital letter

• Quotes from your teacher

• Opinion, reason, example, opinion

• Topic sentence, characters, setting

What is an opinion?

• A statement that someone believes or thinks

• An oreo cookie

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the first part of an opinion writing piece?

• The opinion, stated clearly

• The example

What does the "O" stand for in the oreo graphic organizer?

• Options

• Opinion

What does the "R" stand for in the oreo graphic organizer?

• Reason

• Read

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

What does the "E" stand for in the oreo graphic organizer?

• An example to support your reason

• Everyone eats oreos

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

What does the last "O" stand for in the oreo graphic organizer?

• Other reasons

• Opinion is restated

Write an example of an opinion!