OPINION WRITING LESSON

Express, Support,
Convince!
Mastering Opinion Writing
 Hello, everyone!

Before we start our lesson today,

let's think about a few questions:

What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Why?

What is the best movie ever? How come?

What is the yuckiest snack? Why do you say so?

 Your answers were
all opinions.
Let's recall:
An opinion is what you think or believe about something.
It's your own personal idea or feeling about a topic or
question. It may not be the same as what others think,
and that's okay!
 Today we will:

Review opinion writing

Explore how to plan and
arrange ideas for opinion
writing effectively
Support opinions with facts
and other details
Study an example of an
opinion piece
Review: What is Opinion Writing?

A piece of writing wherein an author expresses their

thoughts/ feelings about a particular topic.

For example, an opinion writing topic could be:

"Recycling: the best way to save the Earth!"

In this topic, the writer is

expressing their opinion that
recycling is the best way to save
the earth!
How do you express an opinion?

You can use key words that signal that you are
expressing your personal feelings/thoughts, like:

In my opinion… For example, you could

I believe… start your opinion piece
I think.. with a sentence like
I feel.. "I believe recycling is
important because it helps
protect our planet."
Next, provide supporting reasons
for your opinion.

Reason #1: Reason #2:

First, recycling Additionally,

plays a big role in Use transition recycling reduces
preserving our words like first or waste. Recycling
natural resources. additionally text to keeps trash out of
illustrate
Instead of cutting landfills, which
your points!
down trees, we helps keep our air
can reuse paper and water clean!
and plastic!
It is best to support your opinion
with two to three reasons.
Take note: these three reasons
are detailed and full of facts!
Reason #3: Evidence to support your opinion
will always make it stronger.
Lastly, recycling conserves
energy. It takes less energy
to make things from
recycled materials instead
of starting from scratch.
 Opinion Speed Round

In this activity, you will state your state your opinion

on a given topic and support it with a reason!

Pair up, and face each other. You will be given

exactly ONE minute each to express your opinion
and support it with a reason!

After one minute, switch roles. If you agree with

your partner's opinion, you must try to think of a
different reason why!

Actively listen and show respectful engagement

when your partner is expressing their opinion.
 Opinion Speed Round

QUESTION #1: Should students have

homework over the weekend? Why?

QUESTION #2: Is it better to read Remember:

Support your opinion
books in print or on electronic devices?
with reasons and
Why? facts to make it more
convincing!
QUESTION #3: Should school lunches
include more vegetarian options? Why?
 Let's read a sample opinion paragraph:

"Recycling: the best way to save the Earth!"

I believe recycling is important because it helps protect our planet. First,
recycling plays a big role in preserving our natural resources. Instead of
cutting down trees, we can reuse paper and plastic! Additionally,
recycling reduces waste. Recycling keeps trash out of landfills, which
helps keep our air and water clean! Lastly, recycling conserves energy. It
takes less energy to make things from recycled materials instead of
starting from scratch.

Here, we took our examples together.

Can you identify the transition words?
 Let's read a sample opinion paragraph:

"Recycling: the best way to save the Earth!"

I believe recycling is important because it helps protect our planet. First,
recycling plays a big role in preserving our natural resources. Instead of
cutting down trees, we can reuse paper and plastic! Additionally,
recycling reduces waste. Recycling keeps trash out of landfills, which
helps keep our air and water clean! Lastly, recycling conserves energy. It
takes less energy to make things from recycled materials instead of
starting from scratch.

Pay attention to the transition words!

They give the paragraph an organized structure.
 In summary:

Opinion Opinion The more

writing deals writing must detailed your
with the be supported reasons are,
writer's by at least the more
thoughts two to three convincing
about a topic. reasons. your opinion
will be!
 Keep practicing your opinion writing
skills and use them to make a positive
impact in your community!
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