Opinion Writing

What is an opinion?

• Something that can be proven

• The way you think or feel about a topic

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

• story
• opinion
• name

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

We must use clear, relevant ___________ to support our opinion.

• tips
• opinions
• reasons

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1C

What should you have at the end of your opinion writing?

• STRONG concluding statement
• WEAK concluding statement

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

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

Dinner was ready, ___________ the children were not home yet.

• so

• but

• or

• because

We can have spaghetti __________ lasagna for dinner. You can't choose both.

• or

• and

• because

• so

She brought me chicken noodle soup ________ I was sick.

• and

• but

• because

• so

My brother is very shy and quiet at school_________ he is very talkative and noisy at home.

• after

• or

• but

• and

You should water your plants ______ they will grow.

• so

• before

• but

• because