Exploring Opinion Writing Techniques

Mrs. Bishop introduces second graders to opinion writing, distinguishing it from facts. She reviews past activities and focuses on writing opinions about apples, using descriptive language and evidence. Students are guided through brainstorming, writing, editing, and finalizing their work. The lesson concludes with a new task comparing homeschooling to regular school.

What is the main focus of this week's lesson?

• Learning about apples

• Learning about opinion writing

• Learning about facts

• Learning about descriptive words

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• Apples grow on trees

• Red Delicious apples are mushy

• I love apple crisp

• Apples are delicious

What is the first step in writing an opinion piece?

• Adding pictures

• Writing the final copy

• Brainstorming and pre-writing

• Editing the draft

Which of the following is NOT a type of apple mentioned by Mrs. Bishop?

• Honey Crisp

• Pink Lady

• Granny Smith

• Braeburn

Why does Mrs. Bishop think apples are delicious?

• They are sour

• They are fresh and crisp

• They are bitter

• They are soft and mushy

What descriptive words did Mrs. Bishop use for apple crisp?

• Warm and crispy

• Soft and mushy

• Cold and hard

• Sour and sweet

What should you do after writing your first draft?

• Submit it immediately

• Edit and revise it

• Throw it away

• Start a new topic

Which of the following is NOT part of the editing checklist?

• Using descriptive words

• Introducing your opinion

• Adding pictures

• Capitalizing proper nouns

What should you do to make your final copy neat and beautiful?

• Skip editing

• Write quickly

• Add pictures and use colored markers

• Use a pencil

What is the assignment for this week?

• Write a story about apples

• Compare homeschool and regular school

• Write about your favorite fruit

• Describe your favorite snack