Evaluating Opinion Writing Techniques

This video tutorial guides students through brainstorming topics for opinion writing. It begins by defining what an opinion is and provides examples. The video outlines the writing process, emphasizing the importance of generating ideas. Students are encouraged to brainstorm by considering changes they want at home or school. A checklist is provided to help evaluate potential topics. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the brainstorming process and the importance of selecting a strong topic.

What is an opinion?

• A statement that can be proven true or false

• A question that needs an answer

• A belief or judgment that is not based on proof

• A fact that everyone agrees on

Which of the following is NOT a step in the writing process?

• Publishing immediately

• Generating ideas

• Revising and editing

• Writing drafts

Why is the idea generation stage important?

• It helps you organize your material

• It allows you to skip writing drafts

• It ensures your essay is published

• It makes revising unnecessary

What should you consider when brainstorming ideas?

• What you want to change or fix

• What is the easiest topic to write about

• What others think is important

• What has the most research available

What is the first step in brainstorming opinion topics?

• Thinking about your life at school or home

• Choosing a topic

• Jotting down your ideas

• Writing a draft

Which question is NOT part of the checklist for evaluating topics?

• Is this topic popular among my friends?

• Do I feel strongly about this?

• Can I support this opinion with three reasons?

• Can I explain what I would change as a clear opinion?

Why might 'getting a weekly allowance' not be the best topic choice?

• It is not relevant to school

• It is not a strong opinion

• There are not enough supporting reasons

• It cannot be expressed as a clear opinion

What makes 'we should get a morning snack at school' a strong topic?

• It is a new idea

• It is a popular opinion

• It is easy to write about

• It has many supporting reasons

What should you do after jotting down your ideas?

• Start writing the essay

• Choose a topic

• Ask for feedback

• Publish your opinion

What is the final step in the brainstorming process?

• Writing a draft

• Choosing a topic

• Revising your ideas

• Discussing with peers