Opinion Writing

What is an opinion?

• Something that can be proven

• The way you think or feel about a topic

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CCSS.W.2.1

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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CCSS.W.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.8

We should introduce our _________ in our first sentence.

• opinion

• characters

• setting

• self

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CCSS.W.2.1

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

• tips
• opinions
• reasons

Tags

CCSS.W.2.1

Is it okay to change your opinion as you learn more about a certain topic or issue?

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.W.2.1

What is the first step of any writing process?

• Proofread the writing.

• Write a draft.

• Plan using notes and or graphic organizers.

• Get a friend to read it over.

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. 

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CCSS.W.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.8

A fact is

• a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic

• a statement that can be proved as true

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.4

At the end of writing a paper, all good writers

• reread, but make no corrections

• turn in their work right away so the teacher can read it

• reread for spelling errors, grammar, or punctuation to correct

• go make a snack

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CCSS.W.2.5

What is the author's purpose for opinion writing?

• To persuade the reader

• To inform the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To boss the reader around

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CCSS.RI.2.6