Exploring the Essentials of Opinion Writing for 5th Graders

What is the main goal of opinion writing?

• To win an argument with words

• To inform the reader

• To describe a process

• To entertain the reader

What is an opinion?

• A proven fact

• A personal view or judgment

• A scientific theory

• A historical event

How can opinions be supported?

• By repeating the opinion

• By ignoring opposing views

• By using facts and evidence

• By using fictional stories

What makes an opinion credible?

• Copying others' opinions

• Using only feelings

• Ignoring facts

• Using personal experiences and attitudes

Which of the following is NOT a part of opinion writing?

• Adding statistics or numbers

• Including irrelevant details

• Three supportive reasons

• Using expert quotes

Why is it important to use transition words in opinion writing?

• To make the writing flow smoothly

• To make the writing look complex

• To add more words

• To confuse the reader

What should you do if you have four well-developed paragraphs?

• Combine all paragraphs into one

• Add more paragraphs unnecessarily

• Stick with the four paragraphs

• Remove one paragraph

What is the purpose of a strong concluding statement?

• To summarize the main points

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce new ideas

• To start a new argument

Why should you not pick both sides in an opinion essay?

• It makes the essay longer

• It weakens your argument

• It is more interesting

• It is easier to write

What should you check for in your opinion writing?

• Length of the essay

• Complex vocabulary

• Proper capitalization, spelling, and punctuation

• Number of paragraphs