Adding Purpose to Your Opinion Writing

The video tutorial explains the difference between facts and opinions in writing. It emphasizes the importance of making opinion statements strong and purposeful by considering the audience. The tutorial provides examples of weak and strong opinion statements and guides viewers on how to revise them to include a purpose that matters to others. The lesson concludes with practice exercises to help viewers apply what they've learned.

What is the main difference between a fact and an opinion?

• Facts are based on evidence, while opinions are beliefs.

• Opinions are universally accepted, while facts are not.

• Opinions can be proven, while facts cannot.

• Facts are always subjective, while opinions are objective.

Why is it important for an opinion to have a purpose?

• To make it more personal.

• To make it relevant and engaging for readers.

• To ensure it is based on facts.

• To make it longer and more detailed.

Which of the following is a strong opinion statement?

• Yellow is the best color for my clothing.

• Yellow is the best color in nature.

• Yellow is the best color for decorating a lemonade stand.

• Yellow is the best color.

How can you make an opinion statement more inclusive?

• By using complex vocabulary.

• By making it as short as possible.

• By adding a purpose that relates to others.

• By using personal pronouns like 'my' and 'I'.

What revision can be made to the statement 'My dog is the best pet' to make it more inclusive?

• Dogs are the best pets for kids.

• My dog is the best pet for me.

• My dog is the best pet for everyone.

• Dogs are the best pets in the world.

What is a key strategy for making opinion writing impactful?

• Including a purpose that benefits others.

• Focusing solely on personal experiences.

• Using complex sentences.

• Avoiding any supporting facts.

How can you revise 'My class deserves more field trips' to make it more relevant to others?

• My class deserves more field trips for fun.

• Students deserve more field trips.

• Field trips are fun for my class.

• Classes deserve more field trips.