Exploring the Basics of Opinion Writing for Kids

The video tutorial introduces opinion writing, explaining that an opinion is a belief about someone or something. It provides examples of opinions and discusses how opinions can differ. The tutorial explains how to write opinion statements using specific words like 'I think' and 'I feel'. It includes exercises to identify opinions in statements and encourages viewers to write their own opinions. The video concludes by offering additional resources for learning more about opinion writing.

What is an opinion?

• A fact that everyone agrees on

• A belief that someone has about something

• A scientific theory

• A historical event

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Which of the following is an example of an opinion?

• The Earth orbits the Sun

• Sally thinks that cake is the best snack

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius

• The sky is blue

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What does Susie think is the best snack?

• Ice cream

• Chips

• Cookies

• Cake

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What is the purpose of opinion writing?

• To share facts

• To share opinions with others

• To write stories

• To describe scientific experiments

Which word is commonly used in opinion statements?

• Research shows

• It is proven

• It is known

• I think

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Which of the following words indicates an opinion?

• It is a fact

• I feel

• It is certain

• Studies indicate

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Which statement is an opinion?

• Tigers have sharp teeth and claws

• Tigers live in the wild

• I love tigers because they are cool

• Tigers are mammals

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Which statement is an opinion?

• The apple is a fruit

• The apple grows on trees

• The apple is red

• The apple is delicious

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What might some people disagree about?

• The color of an apple

• The shape of an apple

• The size of an apple

• The taste of an apple

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Where can teachers follow Miss Dorsman's virtual corner?

• Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube

• Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TPT

• Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and TPT

• Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, and TPT

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