Opinion Writing

What is an opinion?

• Something that can be proven

• The way you think or feel about a topic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the purpose of opinion writing?

• To tell a story
• To give directions and steps on how to do something
• To tell others what you think and persuade them to agree with you

In our topic sentence, we must also clearly state our ___________.

• story
• opinion
• name

In opinion writing, we must use linking words and phrases to connect ____________ to ____________.

• opinions; reasons
• peanut butter; jelly
• title; conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What do you call the last paragraph in an essay?

• Ending
• Finale
• Resolution
• Conclusion

What do you call the first paragraph in an essay?

• Beginning
• Introduction
• Hook
• Grabber

An Opinion piece should start with...

• A strong introduction.
• A big finish.
• A lot of catchy words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

An opinion essay is written to convince the reader...

• My opinion doesn't matter that much. 
• My opinion is just like others. 
• My opinion is right, and here are the reasons why. 

At the end of an opinion writing piece a good writer will...

• Reread it, but make no corrections. 
• Review it for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. 
• Turn it in. 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

To start your opinion writing you need _________.

• reasons for your opinion

• an opening sentence

• a gluten free cookie

• a closing sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8