Opinion Reasons

Read the following sentence:

In conclusion, I think that recycling is the most important thing to do for our planet.

What can the author of this essay do to improve his or her conclusion?

• Add linking words like “first,” “then,” and “finally.”

• Write a hook to draw in the reader’s attention.

• Restate some of the supporting reasons.

• State a new opinion.

Something that’s true for you but not for everyone is called a(n)

• fact

• opinion

• reason

• support

You don’t need to use any facts in an opinion piece.

• True

• False

The topic of your opinion piece is the

• opinion you are arguing

• supporting reasons

• introduction

• conclusion

Which of these adjectives could you use to show an opinion?

• cold

• worst

• purple

• healthy

Note how the author ________________ the claim, ___________ and evidence.

• connects; opinions

• connects; position

• connects; reasons

• explains; position

A writer who uses persuasion attempts to:

• teach you how to make or do something

• influence you to do or believe something

• inform you about historic or current events

• tell a story

What do you use to defend your position in a persuasive essay?

• Grapes and popcorn

• Your opinion

• Reasons and evidence

• Details

Television commercials are a form of persuasive writing.

• True

• False

The purpose of a persuasive essay is to...

• entertain your reader

• convince the reader you're view is correct.

• give directions

• explain how to perform an action.