Review quiz: Opinion paragraphs

An opinion paragraph expresses the writer’s __________________ about a topic.

For example, if a writer says “People should exercise more often and eat healthier types of food”, he/she must give __________________ for their opinion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Adding facts in support of a writer's opinion about something will make their arguments stronger, more convincing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is the purpose of an opinion paragraph?

• to inform your readers of something

• to convince your readers to agree with your perspective

• To make your readers have fun reading your text

When you argue, you give __________ for or against something.

• arguments

• examples

• words

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

When writing an opinion paragraph, I should only include arguments that support my opinion/ my position.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What should you include in an opinion paragraph?

• facts

• opinions

• examples

• a good topic sentence

A good topic sentence can be a fact.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why can't a topic sentence be a fact? Explain in your own words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

If you cannot think of at least ______ good reasons to support the idea in the topic sentence, then it is probably not a good topic sentence for an opinion paragraph.

• 2

• 1

• 5