Exploring Opinion Writing Techniques

The video tutorial teaches first graders about opinion writing. It explains what opinions are, how they differ from facts, and how to share them effectively. The teacher provides examples, such as personal preferences about pets, and emphasizes the importance of supporting opinions with reasons and examples. Students are guided through brainstorming and writing exercises to articulate their opinions, using transition words and detailed reasoning. The lesson concludes with an activity where students write their opinions on the best pet, supported by three reasons.

What is an opinion?

• A scientific theory

• What you think or feel about a topic

• A fact

• A true statement

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Which of the following is an example of an opinion?

• The Earth orbits the Sun

• Water boils at 100°C

• I hate pizza

• Dogs have four legs

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Why is it important to share our opinions?

• To win arguments

• To make friends

• To prove others wrong

• To let others know what we are thinking

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What should you do after stating your opinion?

• Give reasons and examples

• Ignore it

• Change your opinion

• Ask others for their opinion

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What is the first step in brainstorming reasons for your opinion?

• Write a story

• Ask a friend

• Think about why you have that opinion

• Write your name

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Which of the following is a reason why dogs are the best pets?

• They can fly

• They are fun to play with

• They can talk

• They are invisible

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What should you do after brainstorming your reasons?

• Tell them to a friend

• Forget about them

• Write them down using transition words

• Draw a picture

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Which transition word can be used to start your first reason?

• Finally

• Next

• First

• However

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What should you include with each reason to make your opinion stronger?

• A question

• A drawing

• A detail

• A joke

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Where can you find the brainstorming paper for your opinion writing?

• In the kitchen

• In the activities menu

• In the garden

• In the library

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