Supporting Opinions with Clear and Focused Reasons in Writing

The video tutorial focuses on teaching students how to support their opinions with clear and focused reasons in writing. It begins by defining opinions and reasons, followed by examples that illustrate how reasons can support opinions. The tutorial then guides students through identifying unnecessary information and revising their writing to include strong reasons. Finally, students are encouraged to practice these skills by revising their own writing samples.

What is an opinion according to the lesson?

• A factual statement

• A personal view or feeling

• A scientific theory

• A historical fact

Why is it important to use reasons when expressing opinions?

• To make the writing longer

• To provide evidence and support for the opinion

• To confuse the reader

• To make the opinion sound more interesting

In the example given, why is blue considered the best color?

• Because it is the most popular color

• Because it is the color of grass

• Because it is the color of the sky and ocean

• Because it is a rare color

What should you do with information that doesn't support your opinion?

• Remove it from your writing

• Include it for variety

• Highlight it

• Use it as a counterargument

Which of the following is a reason given for why dogs are better than cats?

• Dogs are companions for lonely people

• Dogs are quieter than cats

• Dogs are more colorful

• Dogs are easier to feed

What is the purpose of revising your writing with strong reasons?

• To ensure the writing is longer

• To confuse the reader

• To strengthen the argument and support the opinion

• To make the writing more entertaining

What should you do after revising your writing with strong reasons?

• Add more unnecessary information

• Ignore it and start a new piece

• Share it with your teacher for feedback

• Submit it without review