Persuasive Writing - Lesson 2

What is an opinion?

• Something you can prove. 
• Someone's thoughts on a topic. 

What is a fact?

• Your thoughts on something.
• Something you can prove. 

Computer games quickly become boring.

• Fact
• Opinion

Students have a lot harder time in school than the teachers. 

• Fact
• Opinion

The fastest land dwelling creature is the cheetah. 

• fact
• opinion 

The sun will go down at the end of the day

• Opinion

• Fact

Which statement is more formal?

• Hannah was sick, but she got over it.

• Hannah recovered from her illness.

Choose the sentence that uses informal language:

• It was clearly indicated in the document
• I regret to inform you...
• Should you have a problem, please feel free to call.
• Give me the salt, will ya?

Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”

• He wants more money.
• Better give him more dough.
• I need some extra bucks.
• He requested more money.

Instead of saying, “there’s something else”, the formal word to use would be:

• Furthermore
• Sincerely
• Verify
• Ensure