Opinion Writing

What is an opinion?

• Something that can be proven

• The way you think or feel about a topic

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

Begin every body paragraph with...

• An introduction
• Background information
• A memory.
• A topic sentence. 

What do you call the last paragraph in an essay?

• Ending
• Finale
• Resolution
• Conclusion

An Opinion piece should start with...

• A strong introduction.
• A big finish.
• A lot of catchy words.

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. 

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

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

What is a hook in an essay?

• something used for fishing
• it grabs the readers attention
• it tells what the essay is going to be about 
• it ends the essay

Everyone has opinions. How do you make your opinion matter?

• By arguing the most.

• By arguing the loudest.

• By supporting your argument with facts.

• By asking a teacher.