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

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

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which are examples of transitions words?

• next, additionally, equally important

• never, always, sometimes

• apple, orange, banana

• how, when, where

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What are pros and cons of something?

• Both the good and bad things about something
• The good things about something
• The bad things about something

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

Elephants are the best animals.

• Fact
• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Michelle Obama is the former First Lady of the United States.

• fact

• opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

These are the best cupcakes you will ever eat!

• fact
• opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A jellyfish is an ocean animal.

• fact
• opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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

• story
• opinion
• name