Opinion Reasons

the use of reasons and evidence to support a position and make it convincing

• Rebuttal

• Argument

• Evidence

• Elaboration

Answer explanation

a statement that cannot be proven to be true

• counterclaim

• reason

• opinion

• evidence

Answer explanation

An opinion is a statement that cannot be proven to be true. It is a personal belief or judgment, and it may vary from person to person.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions

• support

• fact

• subjective

• objective

Answer explanation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

reasons, evidence, and elaboration that strengthen a claim or make it convincing

• Support

• Argument

• Claim

• Rebuttal

Answer explanation

What is the primary purpose of providing reasons after stating an opinion in an argumentative text?

• To confuse the reader with multiple ideas

• To provide the explanation WHY the opinion is held

• To make the text longer

• To introduce unrelated topics

What role do facts play in supporting an opinion?

• They make the opinion less believable.

• They provide evidence that strengthens the opinion.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is one of the reason the author gives to support their opinion?

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

Which option provides the best logical organization for an opinion essay arguing that homework should be limited?

• Start with a conclusion, list reasons, and end with the opinion.

• Begin with the opinion, provide supporting reasons, and conclude with a summary.

• List all opinions, mix reasons throughout, and end with unrelated information.

• Start with reasons, insert the opinion randomly, and end without a conclusion.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following is NOT a way to support an opinion in writing?

• Citing relevant statistics.

• Stating that something is true because you believe it.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following is an example of a reason that is not effective in supporting an opinion?

• "Research shows that students who read daily perform better academically."

• "I think reading is good because I like books."

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.1