Opinion Essay Writing Essentials

What is the purpose of using relevant details in an opinion essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To explain and support reasons

• To make the essay longer

• To include unrelated facts

What should writers do with details that are not related to the issue in an opinion essay?

• Add more details

• Cross out unnecessary details

• Highlight them

• Rewrite them

Why might readers get confused when reading an opinion essay?

• If the essay is too short

• If details are not related to the topic

• If the essay has a title

• If the essay is written in pencil

What is one reason given for why dogs are great pets?

• They are hard to train

• They are loyal friends

• They are very quiet

• They do not need exercise

What should you do with examples not related to the reasons in an opinion essay?

• Include them anyway

• Delete them

• Underline them

• Rewrite them