Opinion Writing

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What is an opinion?

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The way you think or feel about a topic.

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What do we need to do with our reasons in opinion writing?

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We must organize our reasons so they are grouped together.

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What do we use to support our opinion?

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We use clear, relevant reasons.

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What is the purpose of opinion writing?

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To tell others what you think and persuade them to agree with you.

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What must we clearly state in our topic sentence?

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We must clearly state our opinion.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that states the main idea or opinion of a paragraph.

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What is a reason in opinion writing?

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A reason is a statement that explains why you hold your opinion.

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Why is it important to organize our writing?

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It helps readers understand our thoughts clearly.

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What is a persuasive opinion?

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An opinion that aims to convince others to agree with you.

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What does it mean to support your opinion?

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It means providing reasons and examples to back up what you think.