Opinion Writing Review Task Cards

A teacher has asked her students to write a report about their favorite summer activity. Vanessa wants to revise her draft about going to the beach to make it better. Read the draft of her report and complete the task the follows.

Going to the beach is often thought of as a summer activity, but you can go to the beach all year long. The beach can be enjoyed by people of all ages. You can swim, play in the sand, and play games like volleyball. You can play at the beach for fun, but you can also play competitive sports at the beach. Some people are professional surfers and volleyball players, who practice at the beach to get better at their sport.

Which of these topic sentences could be used to introduce this paragraph? Choose TWO that are correct.

• Going to the beach is the perfect summer activity.

• Going to the beach is a good activity for the whole family.

• There are lots of activities to do at the beach.

• It is considered good exercise to surf.

• I wasn't good at volleyball at first, but I practiced and got better.

John is writing a class report. He wants to revise it to make it better. Read the draft of his report. Which TWO sentences in the report could best be used as the introduction?

(1) Tigers need over 400 square miles of land to travel. (2) They use the land to find food and shelter. (3) Tigers are trapped in cages the size of a small school. (4) It is not fair for animals to be locked up in spaces that are too small. (5) Animals in zoos do not have the space they need. (6) Zoos should not be allowed because the animals do not have enough space. (7) Instead, we should help organizations who protect animals in their natural habitat.

• 1,3

• 4,6

• 2,3

• 5,7

A student is writing an opinion letter to the school principal about the playground. The student wants to revise the draft to better introduce the topic and clearly state his opinion. Read the draft of the letter and complete the task that follows.

We should buy new playground equipment. Jump ropes, hula hoops, and new sports supplies would help students get active during recess. Most of the students agree that we need to invest money to help our schools stay healthy.

Choose the TWO sentences that best introduce the student's opinion and explain what the topic is about.

• Kids need to exercise to keep their minds and bodies healthy.

• Recess is the best time of the day.

• Recess should be longer because it helps students stay healthy.

• To help our students be active, we need to spend money on good equipment.

• I love to jump rope and play soccer.

Read the paragraph.

One reason that doing art is fun is because there are many different types of supplies. You can use paints, pastels, crayons, and markers to do art. You can even use unusual supplies like foil and yarn! Also, art is creative. You get to make your artwork look however you want it to look. Art also looks nice when you hang it on your wall. There is no doubt that doing art is a fun and creative hobby.

Suppose your were asked to revise this opinion paragraph to include a topic sentence. Which topic sentences would fit this paragraph. Select TWO that would apply.

• There are many famous artists.

• Art is the best hobby.

• Art is an expression of creativity.

• Some people think they aren't good at art.

• If you're looking for a hobby to express your creativity, try art!

Read the paragraph.

Camping is the best way to enjoy nature. You can camp at almost any park in the country. Even though it might be a pain to set up camp, it is truly a ton of fun to go camping.

Suppose you had to revise this paragraph to include more details. Which detail sentences could be added to this paragraph. Choose TWO that are correct.

• Camping is not for everyone since you have to drive to get to the park.

• For example, Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon have campsites where people can stay.

• Other ways to enjoy the outdoors are surfing, riding a bike, and going on a hike.

• Make sure to reserve a campsite before you leave!

• If is amazing to wake up to the smell of fresh air and chirping birds outside your tent.

Read the paragraph.

I think spaghetti is the best food. I have it almost every Saturday. It is so good to eat. It tastes great. I could eat it any day.

Your teacher has asked you to revise this paragraph. She wants you to include more details to support the topic. Which detail sentence could be added to this paragraph. Select THREE that apply.

• I like to order spaghetti at every restaurant I go to.

• One reason I like spaghetti is because you can have different types of sauces, like marinara, meat sauce or meatballs.

• Spaghetti came to America from a country called Italy.

• Spaghetti is delicious, but it is also a good source of vegetables.

• It is fun to slurp spaghetti noodles, which makes it the perfect dinner.

Teagan is writing a journal about his favorite winter break. He wants to revise the draft to make the details better. Read the draft of Teagan's journal and complete the task.

Select the numbers of TWO sentences that do NOT belong in the journal because they do not support the main idea or topic.

(1) Last winter my family and I went skiing, and it was the best winter break yet! (2) My family took the ski lift to the top of the mountain. (3) When we got to the top we could see for miles in every direction. (4) We had hot coco, too. (5) We skied down part of the mountain, and it felt like I was floating. (6) I went so fast and even skied between some trees. (7) When we got to the bottom, we took a different lift back up to ski trails on the other side of the mountain. (8) The secound time down we did harder runs, but the challenge made it fun. (9) We had delicious pizza for lunch.

• 5,6

• 1,3

• 2,4

• 4,9

Read a student's paper about water usage.

(1) Water is an importance resource. (2) We waste too much water, and it's time we did more to preserve this precious liquid. (3) When we wash our hands, we should be careful not to leave the water running while we scrub the soap in our hands. (4) The same is true when we brush our teeth. (5) The water does not need to be on while we brush. (6) If we make sure to turn the water off until we really need it, we'll have saved water that someone else may need.

Which TWO sentences provide the BEST supporting details to the main idea of the paper?

• 3,5

• 2,4

• 1,6

• 5,6

A student is writing a paper for the teacher about his favorite meal. The student wants to revise the draft to improve the organization. Read the paragraph and complete the task.

My favorite thing to eat is Thai food. I love noodles and fried rice. I really like curry too, _______ my favorite part of the meal is mango and sticky rice!

Choose the word that BEST connects the events.

• since

• but

• because

• after all

• in addition

A student wrote a paragraph about his favorite season. Read the paragraph then complete the task.

Autumn is clearly the best season of the year. It is filled with weather that can change easily from warm, sunny days to chilly, snowy days. As the air gets cooler, the leaves on trees start to change colors. Red and orange trees are beautiful to look at. Autumn weather brings chilly air, which allows you to wear cozy sweaters and boots and sit by crackling fires to warm up. Autumn is also the season that brings the excitement of holidays to come.

Suppose you had to revise this paragraph to include a conclusion. Which conclusion could be added to this paragraph. Select THREE sentences that could be used.

• On the other hand, spring is when the weather starts to warm up again.

• Autumn is, without a doubt, the best season of the year.

• As you can see, there is no better time of the year than autumn.

• With so much to be excited for, autumn is definitely the best season.

• Autumn is also a time when you get to carve pumpkins.