Crafting Effective Opinion Paragraphs

What is the main objective of the opinion writing lesson?

• To write a narrative story

• To write an opinion paragraph with personal details

• To write a factual report

• To write a descriptive essay

What is an opinion according to the lesson?

• A historical event

• A proven fact

• A personal belief or thought

• A scientific theory

Which of the following is NOT a component of a powerful opinion paragraph?

• Topic sentence

• Three reasons supporting the opinion

• A concluding sentence

• A bibliography

What should a topic sentence do?

• Introduce the paragraph without details

• Provide a counter-argument

• Summarize the entire essay

• Include a quote

In the example paragraph about Alaska, what is the topic sentence?

• Mount McKinley is the tallest mountain in the United States.

• I believe Alaska would be a great place to visit.

• In conclusion, Alaska has so many special things to see.

• Alaska has many unique landforms.

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in an opinion paragraph?

• To introduce new information

• To list references

• To restate the topic sentence in a different way

• To provide a counter-argument

Which transition word is used to introduce the first reason in the Alaska paragraph?

• In conclusion

• First

• Also

• Finally

What is the concluding sentence in the Alaska paragraph?

• Alaska has many unique landforms.

• I believe Alaska would be a great place to visit.

• In conclusion, Alaska has so many special things to see to make a visit well worth it.

• Mount McKinley is the tallest mountain in the United States.

What is the topic of the opinion paragraph the teacher writes about a board game?

• Monopoly

• Scrabble

• Chess

• Clue

Which transition word is used to introduce the second reason in the board game paragraph?

• Also

• First

• In conclusion

• Finally