Opinion Essay Writing

At least how many arguments (reasons) should you try to write in a strong opinion essay?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What should you write after "My first reason is ..."

• that + full sentence reason

• nothing + short reason

• short reason

• that + short reason

What is the correct way to list your reasons in the introduction? (structure + punctuation)

• ...because (A) , (B) , (c) .

• ...because (A) . (B) . (c) .

• ...because (A) , (B) , and (C) .

• ...because (A) and (B) and (C).

When you write an Opinion Essay, the writer should...

• make sure there are a lot of words

• dig in the text for examples to prove your opinion

• download one from the internet

Leyla is writing an opinion essay for her principal about organized recess. She wants to revise the draft to create a stronger conclusion. Read the draft paragraph of Leyla’s essay, and complete the task that follows. When we were in earlier grade levels here at Grover Elementary School, we were given free time to play on the playground each day. We enjoyed chatting with our friends, playing on the equipment, and even participating in games of basketball and dodgeball every once in awhile. But, when we got to fifth grade, our playground freedom was taken away. Instead of free time, we are now forced to play organized games and sports. Every fifth-grader must play whichever sport or game the teachers choose. This ruins the whole point of recess. We are supposed to have time to relax and recharge. We need time to just enjoy the outdoors with our friends. Now that we no longer have free playground time, more students are getting into trouble for talking during class. That is leading to failing grades. Choose the sentence that is the BEST conclusion to Leyla’s opinion essay.

• It would be easier for teachers to give us free time than to organize and help us play games.

• The positive side of having organized games and sports is that students do get more exercise.

• Until teachers give back our playground freedom, they will continue to see poor student behavior and bad grades.

• There have been a couple of students who have fallen asleep in class following organized games and sports.

Where do you give your opinion? (Choose all that apply)

• Introduction

• Body 1

• Body 2

• Body 3

• Conclusion

When you re-state your opinion in the conclusion, you use...

• same ideas and same words as in the introduction

• same ideas but different words as in the introduction

• different ideas and different words as in the introduction

What goes into the body of your essay?

• Reasons only

• Reasons + examples + details

• Opinion

• Final statement

For each reason in the body of your essay, you should have...

• a new paragraph

• a comma

• two examples or more

• a question

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.