Opinion Writing

What is an opinion?

• Something that can be proven

• The way you think or feel about a topic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.W.2.1

We should introduce our _________ in our Introduction paragraph.

• opinion

• characters

• setting

• self

We must use clear, relevant ___________ to support our opinion.

• tips
• opinions
• reasons

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1C

Each reason should be supported with evidence.

• True

• False

What is the first step of any writing process?

• Proofread the writing.

• Write a draft.

• Plan using notes and or graphic organizers.

• Get a friend to read it over.

An opinion essay is written to convince the reader...

• My opinion doesn't matter that much. 
• My opinion is just like others. 
• My opinion is right, and here are the reasons why. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.W.2.1

A fact is

• a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic

• a statement that can be proved as true

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which words below are transition words or phrases? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

• First

• One Reason

• As you can see

• Because

What is the author's purpose for opinion writing?

• To persuade the reader

• To inform the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To boss the reader around

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6