Crafting Strong Opinion Drafts with Reasons and Examples

What is the purpose of providing reasons in opinion writing?

• To explain why you believe something is true

• To list the chapters of a book

• To make the writing longer

• To describe the characters in a story

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What role do examples play in supporting your opinion?

• They introduce new characters

• They make the story more interesting

• They provide evidence to support your reasons

• They summarize the plot

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CCSS.RI.2.9

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Why does the narrator think 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' is a great book?

• Because it is written in rhyme

• Because it is a long book

• Because it has really cute characters

• Because of its historical significance

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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What is an example of a silly part in 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'?

• When Peter does his homework

• When Peter sneaks under the fence to get in the garden

• When Peter flies to the moon

• When Peter wins a race

How does the narrator connect their ideas in the writing?

• By using a different font for each reason

• By drawing pictures between paragraphs

• By writing in all capital letters

• By using linking words like 'because', 'for example', and 'also'

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

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What makes the illustrations in 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' appealing?

• They are 3D

• They are pretty and colorful

• They are interactive

• They are black and white

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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What can children learn from 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'?

• How to draw rabbits

• How to cook vegetables

• The importance of listening to their parents

• How to plant a garden

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RI.K.6

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