Supporting an Opinion with Strong Reasons and Evidence

The video tutorial teaches how to support opinions with strong reasons by using evidence such as facts and details. It provides an example of an opinion piece about saving a school garden and guides viewers through identifying the opinion statement, strengthening reasons with facts, and supporting them with evidence. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of clear, fact-based reasoning to make opinions more credible and concludes with proposing solutions.

What makes Poster C more convincing than Posters A and B?

• It has a larger size.

• It provides reasons supported by facts and details.

• It includes a catchy slogan.

• It uses bright colors.

What is the main opinion expressed in the draft letter to the principal?

• The school should focus on sports activities.

• The school should reduce lunchroom costs.

• The school garden deserves to be saved.

• The school garden should be expanded.

Why is it important to include specific skills students learn from gardening in the opinion piece?

• To make the piece longer.

• To provide factual support for the opinion.

• To entertain the reader.

• To confuse the reader.

Which of the following is a skill students can learn from working in the garden?

• Writing poetry.

• Designing school uniforms.

• Planning and caring for a garden.

• Cooking gourmet meals.

What is a suggested way to raise money for the school garden?

• Hosting a sports event.

• Contacting local gardening stores for sponsorship.

• Organizing a bake sale.

• Selling school uniforms.

Why is it beneficial for students to be outside in the fresh air according to the revised opinion piece?

• It improves their social skills.

• It allows them to skip classes.

• It helps them get a tan.

• It contributes to their health and success in class.

What is the purpose of adding facts and details to support an opinion?

• To make the opinion stronger and more credible.

• To make the opinion more entertaining.

• To confuse the reader.

• To reduce the length of the opinion piece.