Opinion Writing

Opinion Writing

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Audio Response

Now, what do YOU want to write an opinion piece about.

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Multiple Choice

What is an opinion?

• Something that can be proven

• The way you think or feel about a topic

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of opinion writing?

• To tell a story
• To give directions and steps on how to do something
• To tell others what you think and persuade them to agree with you

Multiple Choice

In opinion writing, we must use linking words and phrases to connect ____________ to ____________.

• opinions; reasons
• peanut butter; jelly
• title; conclusion

Multiple Choice

Which are examples of transitions words?

• next, additionally, equally important

• never, always, sometimes

• apple, orange, banana

• how, when, where

Multiple Choice

What are pros and cons of something?

• Both the good and bad things about something
• The good things about something
• The bad things about something

Learning Target:

I can write a piece which introduces a topic, states an opinion, gives reasons with linking words and a conclusion.

What is an opinion?

an opinion is a belief judgement, or way of thinking about something

Multiple Choice

Elephants are the best animals.

• Fact
• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Michelle Obama is the former First Lady of the United States.

• fact

• opinion

Multiple Choice

These are the best cupcakes you will ever eat!

• fact
• opinion

Multiple Choice

A jellyfish is an ocean animal.

• fact
• opinion

Multiple Choice

In our topic sentence, we must also clearly state our ___________.

• story
• opinion
• name

Now Let's Practice. :)

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