Opinion Reasons

evidence supports

• your facts

• your reasons and opinions

• your conclusions

• your proof

An opinion paper should have

• an introduction, one reason to support your opinion, and a conclusion

• an introduction, three facts to support your opinion, and a conclusion

• an introduction, three or more reasons to support your opinion, and a conclusion

• an introduction and only your opinion because your opinion is right

What is the purpose of an opinion paper?

• to tell a story

• to tell others what you think and why

• to give directions on how to do something

The introduction for an opinion paper must include

• an opinion

• a story

• your name

• a fact

In opinion writing we must use linking words and phrases that connect to

• title; conclusion

• thoughts; feelings

• opinions; reasons

• opinions; facts

Valentine's Day is the best holiday ever

• Fact

• Opinion

Percy Jackson is the best book I've ever read

• Fact

• Opinion

Beyonce is the best performer ever

• Fact

• Opinion

A short essay in which someone speaking for a publication (such as a newspaper or magazine) expresses an opinion or takes a stand on an issue.

• debate

• editorial

• claim

• narrative

A perspective or view that can be debated is called an

• evidence

• essay

• opinion

• editorial