TEKS.ELA.4.12C

In an opinion essay, one should develop ideas clearly and ...

• copy words from the text
• use your own words
• write a narrative story.

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TEKS.ELA.4.11B

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a young girl's note to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a puppy

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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TEKS.ELA.4.1C

TEKS.ELA.4.9E

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Dear Edith, 
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

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TEKS.ELA.4.10A

TEKS.ELA.4.12C

You are listing all the reasons why your parents should let you have your own smart phone. You are attempting to ...

• inform them.
• persuade them. 
• entertain them. 
• describe it to them. 

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TEKS.ELA.4.1C

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a girl's note to her mom about why she should get a pet pig

• persuade
• inform
• entertain

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TEKS.ELA.4.12C

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

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TEKS.ELA.4.12C

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

• story
• opinion
• name

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TEKS.ELA.4.1C

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

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

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To start your opinion writing you need _________.

• reasons for your opinion

• an opening sentence

• a gluten free cookie

• a closing sentence.

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TEKS.ELA.4.12C

Dear Mr.Fowley,

Can I please do my biology project on the three-toed sloth? It is a fascinating rain forest animal. I know we are supposed to pick an arctic animal for this project, but I really love sloths! Can you make exception for me just this one time?

Jessie

(Dominic Clark)

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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TEKS.ELA.4.12C