Organize 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

We must introduce the _________ in our topic sentence.

• topic
• characters
• setting

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

• story
• opinion
• name

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

• tips
• opinions
• reasons

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

• STRONG concluding statement
• WEAK concluding statement

What are pros and cons of something?

• Both the good and bad things about something
• The good things about something
• The bad things about something

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

• Yes
• No

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

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

We must ____________ our reasons so they are grouped together.

• organize
• color