Writing Clear and Strong Opinion Statements

The video tutorial focuses on making the purpose clear in opinion writing. It guides viewers through identifying and revising opinion statements to ensure clarity and support. Examples include drafts about pets, activities to cure boredom, zoos, and music programs. The tutorial emphasizes removing unrelated sentences and strengthening the main opinion. It also discusses acknowledging opposing viewpoints and ensuring all content supports the main opinion.

What is the main purpose of opinion writing?

• To provide multiple viewpoints

• To confuse the reader

• To state a strong, clear opinion and support it

• To entertain the reader

Which sentence should be removed to focus on the opinion that dogs are great pets for kids?

• Cats are good pets for kids too.

• Taking care of a dog teaches responsibility.

• Dogs help kids get exercise.

• Dogs make kids feel special.

What is the writer's opinion on the best cure for boredom?

• Watching TV

• Making a list of enjoyable activities

• Going skiing

• Playing video games

Why should the sentences about skiing be removed from the draft on curing boredom?

• They are too detailed.

• They are too short.

• They do not support the main opinion.

• They are interesting.

What is the main opinion about zoos in the draft?

• Zoos are helpful for animals.

• Zoos are harmful to animals.

• Zoos are unnecessary.

• Zoos are boring.

Which sentence does not support the opinion that zoos are helpful for animals?

• Zoos are not perfect.

• Zoos have saved some animals from extinction.

• Zoos protect endangered species.

• Zoos help people learn about animals.

What should be done if a writer wants to include opposing viewpoints in their opinion writing?

• Explain them in contrast to the main opinion.

• Include them without explanation.

• Make them the main focus.

• Ignore them completely.

What is the main opinion about music programs in schools?

• Music programs are unnecessary.

• Music programs are important for schools.

• Music programs are too expensive.

• Music programs are only for fun.

Which sentence should be removed to maintain focus on the importance of music programs?

• I like music more than any other subject.

• Music requires math skills.

• Music brings students together.

• Music helps students express themselves.

Why is it important to remove personal opinions from the draft about music programs?

• They are not interesting.

• They make the draft too long.

• They are too detailed.

• They do not support the main opinion.