What is an opinion?

• Something that can be proven

• The way you think or feel about a topic

Identify the fact:

Ronaldo has scored over 700 career goals, making him one of the highest-scoring soccer players in history.

Many people think Ronaldo is the best soccer player in the world because of his amazing speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability.

• Ronaldo has never scored more than 100 career goals
• Ronaldo is known for his amazing goalkeeping skills
• Ronaldo has never won any soccer awards
• Ronaldo has scored over 700 career goals

Identify the opinion :

Ronaldo has scored over 700 career goals, making him one of the highest-scoring soccer players in history.

Many people think Ronaldo is the best soccer player in the world because of his amazing speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability.

• Ronaldo is not a good soccer player because he has scored too many goals
• Many people think Ronaldo is the worst soccer player in the world
• Ronaldo's speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability are not important in soccer
• Many people think Ronaldo is the best soccer player in the world because of his amazing speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability.

What is the purpose of opinion writing?

• To tell a story
• To give directions and steps on how to do something
• To tell others what you think and persuade them to agree with you

What is the main idea?

In my opinion, chocolate milk is better than strawberry milk because it tastes delicious and makes me feel happy. I love the rich chocolate flavor, and it's my favorite drink to have with my snacks. Chocolate milk is the best!

• Chocolate milk is better than strawberry milk because it tastes delicious and makes the author feel happy.
• Strawberry milk is better than chocolate milk because it tastes terrible and makes me feel sad.
• I don't like either chocolate or strawberry milk because they are both too sweet and unhealthy.
• The main idea is that the author prefers water over any kind of flavored milk.

Which are examples of transitions words?

• next, additionally, equally important

• never, always, sometimes

• apple, orange, banana

• how, when, where

What are pros and cons of something?

• Both the good and bad things about something
• The good things about something
• The bad things about something

Can I use facts to support my opinions ?

• No, opinions should be based on emotions only
• Yes, but only if they align with popular beliefs
• Yes
• No, facts are irrelevant when expressing opinions

Identify all the transition words in this paragraph : Firstly, Ronaldo is a famous soccer player known for his incredible skills. Additionally, he has won many awards, such as the FIFA Ballon d'Or. Moreover, he is admired by fans around the world for his hard work and dedication to the sport.

• Firstly, Additionally, Moreover
• In contrast,
• In conclusion,
• Secondly,

In an opinion essay, one should always use...

• examples and reasons
• stories from your childhood.
• describing words