OPINION PIECE

What is an opinion piece?

• It´s a concise piece of nonfiction writing that aims to either inform the reader about a topic or argue a particular perspective.

• It´s a type of writing that expresses the author's personal views on a particular topic.

• It´s a narrative about people and events, usually including an interesting plot

Why write opinion pieces?

• To articulate your position, demonstrating what you think on a topic and why you think so.

• To present a coherent argument in response to a stimulus, and to persuade the reader that your position is credible

• To entertain, they inform, the make us laugh and they make us cry.

What are the key characteristics of an opinion piece?

• The characters, the setting, the plot, the conflict, and the resolution

• Clear Purpose, Transitions, Evidence and Support, plot

• Subjective Perspective, Argumentation, Engagement, Voice and Tone

What does the introduction need to have?

What does a body paragraph need to have?

In the ____ _____ we introduce the first reason that supports your thesis.

In the ________ we give facts, numbers, examples, or quotes to support your reason.

In the ______ we explain how this evidence supports your thesis.

In the _____ we mention an opposite view briefly and explain why it is not strong.

What does the conclusion need to have?

• New Arguments, Questions, Final Thought

• Random Facts, thesis, hook

• Restate Thesis, Summary of Key Points and Call to Action