Opinion Essay Game Review

What should every opinion essay start with?

• A conclusion

• An introduction

• A list of facts

• A funny joke

What are the three main parts of a 5-paragraph essay?

• Beginning, middle, end

• Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

• Title, main idea, summary

• Question, answer, example

Which would make the best topic sentence in an introduction for a persuasive essay about why you should eat vegetables?

• "Vegetables give you important vitamins and energy."

• "Everyone should eat vegetables because they are healthy and help you grow."

• "I love broccoli, but I don’t like spinach."

• "Did you know there are over 200 types of vegetables?"

What should body paragraphs do in an opinion essay?

• Tell random facts

• Each focus on one reason that supports the opinion

• Introduce new topics

• Be as short as possible

How should a conclusion paragraph start?

• “That’s why I think...”

• “In conclusion...”

• “To sum it up...”

• Any of the above are fine or something that makes sense

Why is it important to cite your sources?

• So your teacher knows you didn’t make things up

• To give credit to the original author

• To show where you got your information

• All of the above

Which is the correct way to cite a source in an essay (in the paragraph itself, not the Works Cited)?

• (Green, Emily, "The Power of Vegetables," March 10, 2025)

• Emily Green - "The Power of Vegetables," March 10, 2025

• (Green, 2025)

• ("The Power of Vegetables," March 10, 2025)

What is the purpose of a graphic organizer in opinion writing?

• To organize ideas before writing

• To draw pictures

• To make writing harder

• To fill up space on the page

What makes a strong opinion essay?

• Clear opinion and strong supporting reasons

• Random facts and long paragraphs

• Just stating an opinion with no details

• Writing as fast as possible without checking for mistakes

Which sentence does NOT belong in a conclusion paragraph?

• “That’s why everyone should eat more vegetables.”

• “Vegetables help people stay strong, grow, and stay healthy.”

• “Carrots come in different colors, like orange, purple, and yellow.”

• “To sum it up, eating vegetables is a smart choice.”