Facts, Opinions, and Opinion Writing

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proved as true.

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What do we connect in opinion writing?

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In opinion writing, we connect opinions to reasons.

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Is 'Today is Valentine's Day' a fact or an opinion?

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Is 'Valentine's Day is the best holiday ever' a fact or an opinion?

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Opinion

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What are linking words?

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Linking words are words that connect ideas, such as 'because', 'also', and 'however'.

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Give an example of a fact.

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The sky is blue.

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Give an example of an opinion.

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Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.

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What is the purpose of opinion writing?

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The purpose of opinion writing is to express a personal viewpoint and support it with reasons.

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What is a statement?

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A statement is a sentence that conveys information.

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