Stella's Opinion Writing Insights

Stella introduces the concept of writing opinions, explaining that an opinion is what you personally think about something. She guides on choosing a topic by listing things you love or would change. Stella emphasizes supporting opinions with reasons, using examples like the need for morning snacks in school. She concludes by showing how writing opinions can lead to real change, as her opinion on snacks influenced school policy.

What is the main activity Stella's class is doing?

• Reading a book

• Solving math problems

• Writing an opinion

• Drawing pictures

According to Stella, whose thoughts make up an opinion?

• Your friend's

• Your teacher's

• Your own

• Your parent's

What does Miss Merkley suggest students think about to form an opinion?

• What they love or dislike

• What they ate for breakfast

• What their parents want

• What their friends think

What method does Stella use to decide on her opinion topic?

• Asking her friends

• Flipping a coin

• Making a list

• Drawing a picture

What opinion does Stella choose to write about?

• Wearing uniforms

• Allowing morning snacks

• Having more recess time

• Bringing toys to school

What does Miss Merkley say is necessary for a good opinion piece?

• A colorful drawing

• A long introduction

• Supporting reasons

• A catchy title

Why does Stella believe morning snacks are important?

• They are a tradition

• They are tasty

• They help with concentration

• They are fun to share

What does Stella say happens when she is hungry?

• She feels energetic

• She gets grumpy

• She becomes talkative

• She becomes sleepy

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an opinion piece?

• To introduce new ideas

• To add more reasons

• To summarize the opinion

• To confuse the reader

What was the outcome of Stella's opinion piece?

• It was ignored

• It was shared with the principal

• It was lost

• It was rewritten