What Is Opinion Writing

Which are examples of transitions words?

• next, additionally, equally important

• never, always, sometimes

• apple, orange, banana

• how, when, where

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What must be included in you introduction

• badge, pencil pouch, pencil

• hook, claim (opinion), facts (reasons)

• introduction, 3 body paragraphs, counterclaim, conclusion

• setting, characters, beginning, middle, end

What is a counterclaim?

• The story is told by one of the characters.

• The author tells the story that entertains the reader.

• The last letter in the root word is unvoiced.

• The opposite opinion of a person's claim.

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

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

• story
• opinion
• name

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

Begin every body paragraph with...

• An introduction
• Background information
• A memory.
• A topic sentence. 

What do you call the last paragraph in an essay?

• Ending
• Finale
• Resolution
• Conclusion

In an effective opinion writing piece, there should be ___ reasons to support your claim (opinion).

• 3

• 1

• 2

• 4