Review: Opinion Writing

What is an opinion?

• A factual piece of information

• A statement that someone feels or thinks

What does an opinion writing need?

• at least 3 reasons with supporting details

• only one reason

• only supporting details

• a made up story

Which of the following are examples of transitional words?

• How, What, When, Why

• Cars, trucks, trains, buses

• First, Second, Next, Last

How do you end an opinion writing?

• "The End."

• "They live happily ever after."

• "That's all."

• Restating your opinion: "These are reasons why I believe ..."

Opinion or Fact:

Sea turtles are the most interesting sea animals ever.

• Opinion

• Fact

Opinion or Fact:

The Statue of Liberty was a gift to America from the French people.

• Opinion

• Fact

Opinion or Fact:

Disneyland tickets should be free for all children.

• Opinion

• Fact

Opinion or Fact:

Snakes do not have eyelids.

• Opinion

• Fact