Opinions and Reasons

What is an opinion?

• Something that can be proven

• The way you think or feel about a topic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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

• story
• opinion
• name

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.1

We must ____________ our reasons so they are grouped together.

• organize
• color

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Begin every body paragraph with...

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

What is the first step of any writing process?

• Proofread the writing.

• Write a draft.

• Plan using notes and or graphic organizers.

• Cite sources.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

What do you call the last paragraph in an essay?

• Ending
• Finale
• Resolution
• Conclusion

What do you call the first paragraph in an essay?

• Beginning
• Introduction
• Hook
• Grabber