Opinion Writing Structure

Which of the following will make your reader trust you and your argument? (Choose all that apply.)

• Use 2nd person pronouns like "you" so they know you're talking directly to them

• Acknowledge and then refute the counterargument so they know you've considered more opinions than your own

• Use 1st person plural pronouns like "we" so they feel included

• Use words like "obvious" and "clearly" so they know you're confident

• Ask the reader questions so they feel included

Which of the following transition words signal to the reader that you are about to give an opposite opinion?

• Even though

• Additionally

• However

• Moreover

An explanation you provide to the readers that convinces them that your ideas make sense

• Reason/Reasoning

• Background/Prior knowledge

• Imagery/Sensory language

• Quote/Quotation

We use PEEL to

• create a thesis statement

• create a conclusion

• create a hook

• create supporting detail paragraphs

Which of the following is the first step in the opinion writing structure?

• State your opinion

• Provide evidence

• Summarize your argument

• Address counterarguments

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in opinion writing?

• To introduce the topic

• To state the main argument

• To provide evidence

• To conclude the essay

Which transition word is used to introduce additional information in opinion writing?

• However

• Furthermore

• Although

• Despite

In opinion writing, what is the role of evidence?

• To confuse the reader

• To support the writer's opinion

• To introduce a new topic

• To conclude the argument

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong conclusion in opinion writing?

• Introducing new evidence

• Restating the thesis

• Ignoring counterarguments

• Using informal language

What does the acronym PEEL stand for in opinion writing?

• Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link

• Plan, Execute, Evaluate, Learn

• Propose, Elaborate, Example, List

• Present, Explain, Elaborate, Link